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Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Carmenère 2022, Do Marchigue, Valle De Colchagua, Chile

Carmenere Carmenere
Colchagua Valley, Chile

$24.95 (42098)

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August 30, 2025

Critic Reviews (4)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

One of the better carmeneres you will encounter and at this price worth an exploration to get a bead on this...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

2022 yielded a wildly aromatic example of carmenere, unmistakably Chilean, a blind tasting paradigm. I appreciate the...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Rich, oily, inky and earthy to go along with the roasted, toasty and tarry character of this emulsified carmenère....

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Quite smoky and with just a touch of mustiness, this carmenère benefits from some time to open. Eucalyptus and fresh...

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Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

Mainly Carmenère with 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc completing the blend, this has a fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of vanilla oak, spice, currant, cassis, peppercorn, and black fruited aromas. The medium to medium-full bodied palate is dry and ripe with very nice, balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile, and supported by fresh and very good acids. Tannins are somewhat grippy, while the long finish is fresh, juicy, and well-balanced. Tasted Nov. 2024.

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