Montes Alpha Taita Colchagua Valley 2018

Montes Alpha Taita Colchagua Valley 2018 is a premium wine from the renowned Chilean winery Montes. This wine was created with the aim of representing the best that Chile has to offer. As an iconic flagship of Montes' range, it is only produced in selected vintages when conditions are perfect. The name "Taita" means "wise father" or "head of the family", symbolizing the wine's authority, strength and depth.

The wine is primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon , with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc (the composition may vary slightly from year to year). The grapes come from old vines in the Marchigüe area of ​​the Colchagua Valley , known for its warm, dry climate and granite-rich soil, which is ideal for producing structured and age-worthy red wines.

Appearance

The wine has a dark and deep ruby ​​red color, almost opaque in the glass, which testifies to its concentration and power.

Fragrance

It offers a complex and intense aroma with layers of dark berries such as blackcurrant and blackberry, as well as notes of chocolate, espresso, cedar, graphite and spices such as cloves and black pepper. The barrel aging contributes vanilla and toasted oak.

Taste

The wine is full-bodied and deeply structured with silky yet firm tannins and a rich, dark fruit core. The palate is deep and concentrated with notes of ripe black berries, cocoa, mocha, licorice and minerality. It has a long, persistent and complex finish. Despite its power, it is balanced and elegant with a nice acidity.

Grape varieties:

Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (typically 85–90%), supplemented with Petit Verdot and/or Cabernet Franc.

Year: 2018

Area: Marchigüe, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Alcohol: Approximately 15%

Ageing: Approximately 24–30 months in 100% new French oak barrels and additional bottle aging

Production: Very limited – only in particularly good vintages

Serving suggestions:

Perfect with hearty meat dishes such as grilled beef, game, lamb with rosemary, truffle risotto or mature hard cheeses. Should be decanted at least 1–2 hours before serving. Serve at approx. 17–18 °C.

In short:

Montes Alpha Taita 2018 is a great wine with depth, power and finesse – created for aging and grand occasions. A wine for collectors and connoisseurs, where Chilean terroir, precision and luxury come together in a higher unity.