Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Folly
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley (Rapel)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, hand-sorted Syrah from steep, dry-farmed slopes; small yields, fermented and matured ~18 months in oak (substantial new oak influence).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense black-fruit core of blueberry, blackberry and plum with smoked-meat, black pepper, violet and dark chocolate notes; full-bodied, plush fruit, fine dusty tannins and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled/roasted lamb, ribeye, braised short ribs, barbecued beef, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan-style beef, char siu, lamb curry, yakitori-style grilled meats.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Viña Montes (founded by Aurelio Montes); Folly is the estate's single-vineyard, ultra-premium Syrah from the highest slopes of Finca de Apalta, planted on steep granitic soils.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 95; Wine Enthusiast 93; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91. Folly is frequently cited as Chile’s benchmark Syrah