One of Chile’s most lauded Carménères, the Montes Purple Angel is a highly sought after red wine. Hand-picked grapes are sourced from their own vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe, arguably two of the finest sites in the Colchagua Valley. After fermentation the wine is aged in French oak barrels (80% new and 20% a year old) for 18 months, thereafter, 8% Petit Verdot is added to the final blend which adds spice, structure, colour and acidity. Purple Angel displays the rich flavours typical of Carménère. Deep carmine red in colour, this wine has aromas of blackberries and figs, combined with notes of nutmeg, dark chocolate and pastry. On the palate, it is well-structured with rich tannins, a balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish.
Established in 1987, Montes Wines is one of Chiles most important wineries and their Montes Alpha M, Montes Folly, Purple Angel and Montes Alpha, are some of the world's best known wines. One only has to taste the wines to realise why they are so admired and critically acclaimed. The Sauvignon Blancs are lifted and fresh, their varietal character derived from growing the grapes in the right place and picking them when they are ripe and not, as many in Chile seem to do, by picking them green in order to ensure an herbaceous character which displays what they believe is the mark of the variety. The Merlots, Malbecs and Cabernets all have lovely colour, intensity and definition supported by supple tannins; a rarity in Chile.
'Purple Angel', 'Folly', Alpha 'M' and 'Taita' are the pinnacle of Montes' premium winemaking. All four are critically acclaimed and highly sought after, with James Suckling scoring the past three Purple Angel vintages 98+ points. Each of the flagship wines are examples of the very best wine the country can produce.
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Colchagua |
| Grapes | Carmenere and Petit Verdot |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Suitable for Vegans | Yes |
| Organic | No |
Standard Delivery| Mainland UK Orders over £150 | FREE |
| Mainland UK Orders under £150 | £7.95 |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | £14.95 |
| Scottish Islands | £19.95 |
| Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly | £19.95 |
| Northern Ireland | £19.95 |
| Channel Islands | £24.95 |
Saturday Delivery| Mainland UK Orders over £150 | £6.95 |
| Mainland UK Orders under £150 | £14.95 |
Store Pickup| Collect in store usually same/next day | FREE |
