| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Montes |
| Label Name: | Purple Angel 2015/2017/2020 3-Pack |
| Vintage: | MIXED |
| Country: | Chile |
| Region: | Colchagua Valley (Apalta & Marchigüe). |
| Volume: | 3x 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | 92% Carmenère, 8% Petit Verdot. |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Multiple 90+ scores: James Suckling — 2015: 99pts, 2017: 98pts, 2020: 98pts; Vinous — 2020: 94pts; Wine Spectator — 2020: 93pts; Wine Enthusiast — 2015: 92pts
Tasting Note
Dense black and blue fruit (blackberry, plum, blueberry) with pink pepper, sweet spice, coffee and tobacco; silky, full-bodied palate, fine-grained tannins and very long, creamy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, pork ribs, roasted game, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef, Malaysian rendang.
Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit fermented and aged ~18 months in French oak (about 70% new; remainder second/third-use barrels).
Vineyard Info
Flagship Carmenère from Viña Montes (founded by Aurelio Montes et al.), sourced from Apalta and Marchigüe in Colchagua; premium estate with modern Apalta winery.
Montes Purple Angel 2015/2017/2020 3-Pack
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