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Montes Folly

Montes Folly - the famous single-varietal Shiraz (Syrah) from Viña Montes - is also an outstanding example of Chilean winemaking in the 2020 vintage. The wine has a deep, ruby red color. On the nose, the wine is intense and elegant at the same time. Notes of blackcurrants, blueberries and toast aromas come into their own. There are also nuances of chocolate.

On the palate, the Shiraz offers exceptional complexity and structure. Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, mocha, espresso and fine spice are wonderfully underpinned by velvety, powerful tannins. The long-lasting and harmonious finish is wonderfully invigorating thanks to its fresh acidity.

Enjoy this exceptional red wine from Chile with red meat, lamb or game dishes. Decant the Montes Folly at least one hour before drinking. The wine is already a taste sensation that will continue to grow over the next 20 years.

Wine type:
Red wine
Taste:
dry
Vintage:
2020
Ageing Potential:
2041
Region:
Santa Cruz Valley
Country:
Chile
Vineyard/Brand :
Grape variety:
100% Syrah
Alcohol content:
15,0  % by volume
Total acidity:
3,9 g/l
Residual sugar:
3,6 g/l
pH:
3,48
Recommended drinking temperature:
18 °C
Filling quantity:
0,75 litres
Allergen:
contains sulfites
GTIN/EAN:
4019409211876
Importer:
Wein Wolf Import GmbH & Co. Verwaltungs KG
Königswinterer Str. 552
53227 Bonn
Viña Montes

Aurelio Montes und Douglas Murray gründeten Viña Montes 1987 („Discover Wine“). Ein Jahr später kamen Alfredo Vidaurre und Pedro Grand hinzu. Alle verschrieben sich einem Traum: chilenische Weine auf eine höhere Qualitätsstufe zu heben. Der Erfolg stellte sich schnell ein: der erste Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon erntete 1987 schon große Anerkennung und etablierte sich als Spitzenwein genauso schnell wie Alphas Chardonnay, Merlot und Shiraz. Von Beginn an war Montes Alpha ein Synonym für höchste Qualität aus Chile. Das Weingut legt großen Wert darauf, eine Erfolgsgeschichte zu schreiben, die zu 100 Prozent chilenisch ist.

Viña Montes leistete Pionierarbeit in Apalta, einer für den Weinbau außergewöhnlich geeigneten Region im Colchagua-Tal. Die Kreationen, die aus diesen Lagen stammen, beeindruckten die Kritiker weltweit: der erste Ultra-Premium-Wein oder Super-Chilene Montes Alpha ‘M’ im klassischen Bordeaux-Stil wurde 1996 gefeiert. Beim Montes Folly – einem 100-prozentigen Shiraz – war das im Jahr 2000 nicht anders. Und auch der Purple Angel (92% Carménère), 2005 eingeführt, ist von Beginn an ein großer Erfolg.

La Finca de Apalta ist das Herzstück von Viña Montes. Auf 135 Hektar wachsen die Apalta -Trauben Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Shiraz, Malbec, Petit Verdot und Cabernet Franc. In jüngerer Zeit kamen Mourvèdre, Grenache und Carignan hinzu.

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