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2022 Montes Alpha Syrah Colchagua Valley 6pk 6x750ml

A Syrah founded by Aurelio Montes Sr who exported Chile's first premium Cabernet Sauvignon and introduced Syrah to the country in 1993.

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2022 Montes Alpha Syrah Colchagua Valley 6pk 6x750ml

A Syrah founded by Aurelio Montes Sr who exported Chile's first premium Cabernet Sauvignon and introduced Syrah to the country in 1993.

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  • From The Winery That Introduced Syrah To Chile in 1993
  • "A Consistent Syrah That Shows a Light Peppery Edge" ~ 94 James Suckling
  • Rich Blackberry, Violet, Smoke — Smooth Tannins, Lingering Finish
  • Made with Apalta and Marchigüe Fruit, Aged In French Oak
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$270
$144
$24 / bottle when you buy the 6-pack
You save $126

About The Wine

Founded in 1988 by Aurelio Montes Sr. and Douglas Murray, Montes exported Chile's first premium Cabernet Sauvignon and introduced Syrah to the country in 1993 — pioneering winemaking in the steep hillsides of Apalta, Colchagua Valley. Today Aurelio Montes Jr. leads the winemaking, continuing his father's legacy of innovation and quality.

The fruit is sourced from Apalta and Marchigue in the Colchagua Valley, where cool coastal influence and warm interior climates give Syrah both depth and structure. Aged in up to 30% new barrels, the wine balances power with restraint — rich, aromatic, and built to drink now or hold.

Deep purplish-red in the glass. The nose opens with ripe blackberries, figs, dried plums, and spice — nutmeg, black pepper, violet. Full-bodied on the palate, with dark fruit, sweet smoke, meaty notes, and smooth tannins carrying through a lingering finish. The kind of Syrah that drinks two price tiers up.

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At A Glance

Varietal:
Syrah/Shiraz
Region:
Colchagua Valley
Sub-Appellation:
Colchagua Valley
Alcohol:
13.5%
Size:
750ml

TASTING NOTES

What's in the Glass

PAIRS WITH
Beef · Grilled Meat · Barbecue · Lamb · Spicy

Mouthfeel & Acidity

Light Body Full Body
 
 
 
 
 
Low Acidity High Acidity
 
 
 
 
 
Soft Tannins Firm Tannins
Dry Sweet

Deep purplish-red. Ripe blackberries, figs, dried plums, nutmeg, black pepper, and violet on the nose. Full-bodied palate with dark fruit, sweet smoke, meaty notes, and smooth tannins through a lingering finish.

CRITIC REVIEWS

What the Critics Said

This is a consistent syrah that shows a light peppery edge to the blackberries and black cherries. Lots of fruit here, with a subtle touch of graphite. Very fine-grained on the palate with powdery tannins that extend the lengthy finish. Still generous, but restrained. One of the best ever? Syrah co-fermented with 3% viognier and blended with 7% cabernet sauvignon. Drink now or hold. ~94 James Suckling

The grapes were sourced from two vineyards that grow on granite soils in the Colchagua Valley. This is an earthy and smooth Syrah, with meaty notes, black olive and dark fruit perfuming the nose. Plums and a hint of balsamic combine on the firm palate, enhancing its moderate complexity. ~ 90 Wine Enthusiast

~ 90 Tim Atkin, Master of Wine

THE PRODUCER

Montes

Montes is an esteemed winery located in Chile's Apalta Valley in the Colchagua region. In 1994, the vineyards were replanted. In 1994, the modern winery was built. The winery is certified sustainable. The winery produces high-altitude wines in Aconagua. Montes was born in 1987 as a project by four families.

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