Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Folly
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested, double-sorted fruit; cold soak and controlled fermentation, malolactic conversion, aged ~18 months in new French oak barrels; often bottled unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-18
Tasting Note:
 
Deep black-fruit core of blackberry, plum and boysenberry with floral and smoked-meat notes, dark chocolate, black pepper and espresso; velvety yet powerful tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, game (venison), charcuterie, aged cheddar and gouda. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Szechuan beef, Thai grilled beef, char siu, rich wagyu or yakiniku.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Viña Montes from steep, gravelly slopes of the Apalta estate; Folly was created as a single‑varietal, ultra‑premium Syrah reflecting Aurelio Montes’ project to plant Syrah in Apalta.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 97; Wine Spectator 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Robert Parker (WA) 93; Wine & Spirits 92; Falstaff 93