description Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Overview
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from the volcanic soils of Chile’s Maipo Valley, resulting in a full-bodied wine with notes of blackberry and cedar.
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Does Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon come from Maipo Valley?
The current Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon is identified by Montes as a Colchagua Valley wine, not a Maipo Valley bottling. Its fruit profile includes ripe figs, blackberries, and cassis, with leather, tobacco, and bitter chocolate notes.
How long is Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak?
Montes ages the wine for 12 months in French oak barrels, with 50% of those barrels new. That maturation contributes spice and tobacco tones without removing the wine's ripe black-fruit character.
Should Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon be decanted?
Montes recommends decanting it for at least 30 minutes. The producer also suggests serving it between 17 and 19 degrees Celsius.
How long can Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon be cellared?
Montes says the Cabernet can be enjoyed immediately or stored for at least 10 years. Vintage and storage conditions still matter, so a cool, dark cellar is preferable for long aging.
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