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Montes Alpha Merlot(2004)
- Winery:
- Montes Alpha
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Region:
- Chile > Central Valley > Rapel Valley > Colchagua Valley
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- red grape, berry, earthy, black currant, chemical, (dried) fruit, coffee, burned, fig, mediterranean fruits
Description: Winter previous to 2004 harvest was normal to high in terms of rainfall and temperature was cold enough to fulfill the plant needs. During Spring, bud burst was 7 to 10 days in advance and so flowering was also about 10 days in advance. Summer was a little bit warm and dry, so irrigation was necessary to allow the plant to keep its normal process of ripening. We did the leaf removal (canopy management) late in the season. Veraison was on the same period as usual.
Elegant at the same time powerful with very good level of soft tannins. Intense dark red colour. The wine has structure, power read more...and a very well defined character. The 5% of Petit Verdot is adding an extra element of complexity. There is an pleasant and harmonious marriage of fruit and the French oak with a delightfull long finish. The structure of this wine will keep it for at least 20 years.
Denomination of Origin: Santa Cruz Valley, Apalta single estate from the steeps slopes.
Oak Aging: 18 months in all new French oak.
Filtering: Very light filtering, avoiding over processing.
Yield of Vineyard: 3.5/4 Tons/Ha. (1,4 tons per acre).
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 80% + Cabernet Franc 10% + Merlot 5% and Petit Verdot 5%.
Cellaring Recommendations: Over 15 years.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 18º C (17º C – 19º C).
Decanting: Strongly recommended for one hour minimum. (hide)
Elegant at the same time powerful with very good level of soft tannins. Intense dark red colour. The wine has structure, power read more...and a very well defined character. The 5% of Petit Verdot is adding an extra element of complexity. There is an pleasant and harmonious marriage of fruit and the French oak with a delightfull long finish. The structure of this wine will keep it for at least 20 years.
Denomination of Origin: Santa Cruz Valley, Apalta single estate from the steeps slopes.
Oak Aging: 18 months in all new French oak.
Filtering: Very light filtering, avoiding over processing.
Yield of Vineyard: 3.5/4 Tons/Ha. (1,4 tons per acre).
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 80% + Cabernet Franc 10% + Merlot 5% and Petit Verdot 5%.
Cellaring Recommendations: Over 15 years.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 18º C (17º C – 19º C).
Decanting: Strongly recommended for one hour minimum. (hide)
