The 2021 Alpha M is a delightful representation of this exceptional Chilean vintage, beginning with a dark-fruited bouquet enhanced by fresh sage, graphite and dried tobacco. The palate is elegant, refined and dynamic, closing with a balanced, spice-tinged finish that showcases a lifted texture and fine tannins. During my extensive tasting at Montes, I found this wine to be one of the range's highlights, particularly among the Bordeaux varieties presented.
The substantial Montes portfolio spans traditionally rich, seductive wines such as Purple Angel and Alpha M labels, an accessible range of bottlings under the Alpha line, and the more contemporary, linear Outer Limits range. Along with purchased fruit sources, production centers around their Colchagua estates in Apalta and Marchigüe, while the Outer Limits bottlings derive from the Zapallar site in Aconcagua Costa. Across the range are consistent, dependable and widely distributed bottlings that have done much to raise the profile of Chile among international markets.
Published: Mar 14, 2025