Montes Alpha Series Syrah 2022 (750ml)
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Description
Syrah thrives in the warm, sun-filled reaches of Chile's Colchagua Valley, part of the larger Rapel Valley, and this bottling from Montes is a 2022 red built in that mold. Expect the varietal's characteristic dark fruit and peppery edge, a still red made to show the ripeness this corner of Chile reliably delivers.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Rapel Valley |
| Subregion | Colchagua Valley |
| Varietal | Shiraz and Syrah |
| Producer | Montes |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
This is a consistent syrah that shows a light peppery edge to. (James Suckling, February 2024)
The 2022 Syrah Montes Alpha blends grapes from Apalta and Marchigüe. Aged in up to 30% new barrels, it nods to the Rhône with notes of spice, charcuterie and worn leather framed by a touch of oak. On the palate, this is plush and ample, with a slightly clingy finish and hints of aging. The 2022 is a classic Chilean-style Syrah, well-rooted in its tradition. (Vinous)
The 2022 Alpha Syrah opens with a classic bouquet of black fruits, cracked pepper, cured meat and green olives, revealing a velvety, precise palate. It concludes with a long, nuanced finish framed by fine, drying tannins and a gentle touch of acidity. This is a solid, varietally correct expression of Syrah that should drink beautifully for the next five years. 20,000 cases produced. (Wine Advocate, March 2025)