{"product_id":"alpha-special-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Alpha Special Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Special Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Chilean powerhouse of \u003cstrong\u003eViña Montes\u003c\/strong\u003e – the pioneering winery founded by Aurelio Montes in 1988, convinced that Chile could produce world-class wines when no one else believed it. This blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and 5% Carménère comes exclusively from the Finca de Marchigüe in the Colchagua Valley – a flat to gently rolling terroir with shallow, clay-rich soils that retain water well and contain a high proportion of rounded stones, which naturally stress the grapes and ensure maximum concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully selected, and vinified after a 5-day cold maceration with controlled yeasts. Sixty percent of the wine then matures for 16 months in first-use French oak barrels – a decision that lends the wine depth and structure without masking its varietal fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, a deep, rich ruby ​​red. The nose opens complexly and invitingly with ripe plums, cherries, dried figs, and black pepper, underpinned by graphite, blond tobacco, dark chocolate, and a hint of mocha. On the palate, well-structured and full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e At 14.5% ABV, decanted for at least 30 minutes and served at 17–19 °C, with aging potential until 2033. A natural accompaniment to grilled beef, spaghetti Bolognese, pork chops with mushroom sauce and aged cheese – powerful, sun-drenched and unmistakably Chilean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":52985064915280,"sku":"VJ0319-2022","price":22.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/006047_2022_2601_ohneJg.png?v=1778244076","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/alpha-special-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}