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MONTES ALPHA – SYRAH – D.O. COLCHAGUA VALLEY – PRODUCIDO Y EMBOTELLADO POR MONTES S.A. – TUTUQUEN S/N – CURICÓ – CHILE   14%   2009

VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, intense ruby red, quite flowing.

OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: the olfactory bouquet is composed by an interesting variety of berries, blue rose, strawberry jam, sweet wood, toffee and rosemary.

GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: it is perceivable a very good mineral taste together with a light and  agreeable astringent note; the final is semi-sweet and berries flavoured. There is a consistent body, the right salivation and a well balanced structure. The gustative aromatic persistence is going on for 7 seconds.

WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: on every occasion

MY PERSONAL OPINION: if you are interested in some particular perfume, please smell this wine; if you would like to appreciate a good balance at the mouth, please you should taste this syrah; then, if you are planning to pair the wine with food, you have just to find out a good recipe coming from the international cuisine…even if my suggestion is to sipping this wine with your best acquaintances.

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MONTES ALPHA – PINOT NOIR – D.O. COLCHAGUA VALLEY – PRODUCIDO Y EMBOTELLADO POR MONTES S.A. – TUTUQUEN S/N – CURICÓ – CHILE   14%   2009

VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid and trasparent, garnet colour with orange reflections and not so thick  as concerns the structure.

OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: the different fragrances which creates the olfactory bouquet are wild strawberry, black pepper, ripe cherry, sweet chocolate and blue rose.

GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: we can detect a sufficient salivation and simultaneously an interesting softness; the tannin and the mineral note are not so relevant as the alcoholic dryness. The final is just a little bit sweet and berry flavoured. The gustative aromatic persistence is about  6 seconds.

WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: fettuccine carbonara download the recipe

• The fatness of the bacon and the eggs is compensating for the salivation of the wine
• The succulence of the sauce is counterbalancing the alcoholic dryness of the wine
• The bitterish tendency of the parmesan is counterweighing the softness of the wine
• The structure of the recipe is matching to the structure of the wine
• The gustative persistence of the fettucine carbonara is pairing with the aromatic persistence of the wine

MY PERSONAL OPINION: the look of the wine`s character is very fresh and aromatic, while the role played at the nose is based on softness and the absence of a structured tannin. Finally, the position assumed in the mouth is open to distinct, several and positive interpretations.

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MONTES ALPHA – MERLOT – D.O. COLCHAGUA VALLEY – PRODUCIDO Y EMBOTELLADO POR MONTES S.A. – TUTUQUEN S/N – CURICÓ – CHILE   14,5%   2009

VISUAL ANALYSIS: the wine is limpid and the colour is ruby with purple reflections; furthermore, the wine, when poured in the glass, flows with easy and slow fluidity.

OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: we can perceive the following perfumes: herbs, grass, tobacco, black olives, sweet chocolate, blackberry and violet.

GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: the alcoholic dryness is the first one and the mineral note is the second one. The softness is wood flavoured and final aftertaste is mixing wood and wild black fruits.  The gustative aromatic persistence is about 5 seconds.

WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: underdone minute steak

• The sweet tendency of the meat is counterbalancing the sapidity (mineral salts) of the wine
• The succulence of the meat is compensating for the alcoholic note of the wine
• The structure of the recipe is matching to the structure of the wine
• The gustative persistence of the meat is pairing with the aromatic persistence of the wine

MY PERSONAL OPINION: a brilliant and vibrant colour is inviting you to extend your private investigation about this wine; smelling the wine takes you to simply live your everyday adventure in the world of wine odours and in the mouth a new range of sensations is designed exclusively to define the high quality of the wine.

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MONTES ALPHA – CARMENERE – D.O. COLCHAGUA VALLEY – PRODUCIDO Y EMBOTELLADO POR MONTES S.A. – TUTUQUEN S/N – CURICÓ – CHILE   14,5%   2009

VISUAL ANALYSIS: the wine is limpid, the colour is intense ruby and the structure is very good.

OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: as regards the odorous sensations, it is easy to perceive medicine, green pepper, vegetal note, green cherry and wild flowers.

GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: the mineral note is dominant together with the alcoholic dryness; the tannin is astringent as much it is requested from the palate and the final is lightly bitterish.   The gustative aromatic persistence is of 5 seconds.

WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: rare T-bone steak

• The sweet tendency of the meat is counterbalancing the sapidity (mineral salts) of the wine
• The succulence of the meat is compensating for the astringency of the tannins and for the alcoholic note of the wine
• The sweet tendency of the meat is counterweighing the bitterish sensation of the wine
• The structure of the recipe is matching to the structure of the wine
• The gustative persistence of the meat is pairing with the aromatic persistence of the wine

MY PERSONAL OPINION: an extensive range of sensations is available on both exams: olfactory and gustative; as a matter of fact, this wine is appealing to wine lovers and food-and-wine connoisseurship enthusiasts.