Reviews & Ratings

2012 Montes Carmenere "Purple Angel"

Winery: Montes

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Purple Angel"

Wine Category: Carmenere

Grape blend: 92% Carmenere & 8% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Colchagua Valley

State or country: Chile

Price: $85

Cases produced: 17,400

KWG Score: 92.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Not Reviewed

Wine Review: Not Reviewed

Winemaker Notes: Intense carmine red in color with tremendous aromatic potency. Complex and bursting with character. Ripe red and black fruits such as plums, blackberries, strawberries, and cherries predominate on the nose, complemented by aromas of pastries and nutmeg with a touch of cinnamon and jam. The contribution of French oak is distinguished by a delicate aroma of caffe latte, toffee, and caramel followed by notes of toast from the first-use oak. The palate is nicely balanced with very well-rounded tannins and an outstanding central nerve from the Petit Verdot. This is a creamy wine with a sensation of flavors that echo its aromas and lead to a long and seductive finish.

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