Alpha Apalta Vineyard Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley (2008)
| Winery: | Montes |
| Region: | Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Curico Valley Wine
To the north of Itata, but just 200km South of Santiago, is the Curico Valley, a large, diverse valley with 1,484 hectares under vine. Over 30 different grape varieties can be found here, but most notably are Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Sauvignon Blanc, and Syrah.
The valley’s modern history begins in the 1970’s when Miguel Torres first explored the area and introduced the first stainless steel tank to Chile. This encouraged a flurry of foreign investment which led to increased plantings and exploration of suitable grape varieties for the area. Curico boasts a Mediterranean climate, though it is shielded from the ocean’s influence by Chile’s coastal range.
Because of this, the conditions on the valley floor and on the Andes Mountains play an important role as the plantings are spread across these areas. Soils are composed of clay, sand, and decomposed granite which, combined with the climate, make it an ideal region for Sauvignon Blanc and powerful red wines.
– Description from Constance Chamberlain
Varietals Produced in Curico Valley View all
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Cabernet Sauvignon
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
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Pinot Noir
“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...
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Merlot
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
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Carmenère
History of the grape: Carmenère was once widely planted in Bordeaux’s Medoc for its deep color and unique gaminess. I...
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Chardonnay
British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
Popular Wineries in Curico Valley View all
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Viña Echeverría
I have fallen in LOVE with the reds out of this vineyard in the Cohchugua Valley of Chile. Their ...
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Castillo de Molina
Castillo de Molina a reserve wine with an excellent history of quality and innovation that invite...
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Aresti
Aresti Wine of Chile is a family-owned winery that was founded in 1951, when Vicente Aresti and h...
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Viña Requingua
Time hasn’t gone by in vain at Viña Requingua. Ever since owner Santiago Achurra and his family a...
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Curico Valley on Snooth-
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September 2009
Castillo de Molina Cabernet Sauvignon Lontué Valley Reserva Viña San Pedro S.a 2006
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A reasonably comlpex, robust and intense flavored Cabernet Sauvignon with round tannins. Colour is ruby red with some violet tones. Aroma of berries with some toasted and vanilla-coffee touches. Lots of structure on the palate with plenty of wood and body. Long finish and aftertaste. A bargain at the current price. Read More
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September 2009
Viña San Pedro Carmenère Lontué Valley Gato Negro 2005
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Tastes of its place, full-bodied seasalt, pears, almonds, herbs and sherry. Extremely complex Read More
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September 2009
Echeverria Chardonnay Unwooded 2007
Snoothrank:
I've been drinking this '07 Chard from Echeverria on the colder side, for the last month; almost non-stop. It's been great with sushi, hot and cold pasta, salads and grilled everything. The wine is very clean with subtle acidity and loaded with expressive fresh fruit... at about $11.00 it's an inexpensive luxury we all should enjoy. Read More
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August 2009
Echeverria Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2004
Snoothrank:
This is a great example of good quality and value from Chile. The Echeverria 2004 Reserva Cabernet is both friendly and with its bottle age, complex enough to engage all cab lovers. If you are a stubborn California Cabernet only type... you will be doubly surprised by the pleasure it delivers to your palate and by how little it costs. 'salud' Read More
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