Montes Folly DO 2019 Red Wine 150 cl / 15% Chile

Montes Folly DO 2019 Red Wine 150 cl – Rich, dark red color and a bouquet that is both highly intense and elegant, with fresh dark fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, and plums, as well as a hint of chocolate and coconut. On the palate, the wine is multi-layered, full-bodied, and of exceptional complexity and structure. The flavors of blackberry, mocha, coffee, and fine spices are supported by silky, powerful tannins, followed by pleasant freshness and a very long finish. Montes Folly can be enjoyed immediately, but will improve over the next 20 years.

Fact Sheet

• Grape variety: Syrah
• Region: Colchagua Valley
• Vintage: 2019
• Alcohol: 15% ABV
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C
• Closure: Cork
• Pairs well with: Pasta with meat, beef with dark sauces, whether grilled or roasted, veal with dark sauces

About Montes

As a lucky charm, a guardian angel statue stands in every Montes wine cellar. It has accompanied top winemaker Aurelio Montes, an outstanding personality, since the winery’s founding and continues to watch over the wonderful wines. It is not only because of this, but also thanks to his intuition for new terroirs and exceptional wines that Aurelio Montes has made it onto the international wine map. He discovered Chile’s potential and produces wines of the highest quality. Today, the Montes winery includes vineyards in Apalta, Marchigüe, and the cooler Zapallar region. It remains family-owned, with Aurelio Montes naturally at the helm, supported by his son, Aurelio Montes Jr.

The Region

In terms of wine production, the Central Valley is one of South America’s most important and largest wine-growing regions. It extends from the coastal plains of western Colchagua to the foothills of the Andes in Puente Alto and is divided into the subregions of Colchagua and Cachapoal. Over its 400 kilometers in length, it offers great climatic diversity and very different soils, resulting in an enormous range of wines, from traditional Chilean styles to fashionable Bordeaux-style wines. In any case, Chile’s star grape, Carmenere, plays the leading role here. In the cooler regions, however, winemakers are increasingly experimenting with grape varieties such as Viognier, Riesling, and even Gewürztraminer.

Bottle of 150 cl. Delivery throughout Switzerland within a few business days. Sale to persons aged 18 and over.