Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Colchagua is one of the Chilean wine valleys with the most international prestige, in which Viña Montes was a pioneer in establishing its production. This valley is located in the central zone of Chile, less than two hours driving from its capital, Santiago. The beautiful vineyards are located in one of the best terroirs in the area, Apalta. Its unique characteristics and location, allow a mild exposure to the sun of the vines, which contributes to a slow, although more complete maturation of the grapes. 

A manual selection of bunches was carried out before destemming. The grapes of Montes Alpha quality macerated in fermentation tanks for 5 days, after which selected yeasts were added to begin a perfectly controlled fermentation. It lasted 7–10 days, until the sugars were completely transformed into alcohol. Next the wine was racked into stainless steel and concrete tanks, maintaining the optimal temperature for malolactic fermentation. Once this second fermentation ended, the wine was racked into French oak barrels and aged for 12 months. Part of the wine remained in concrete tanks before being blended for the final wine and bottled.