Montes Premium Wines
The history of Montes seems like a dream, and that's truly how it began, gradually becoming reality. It was in 1987 that our two original founders, Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray, both highly experienced wine professionals, wanted to realize their dream of producing Chilean wines a quantum-leap higher in quality than the standards of the time. In 1988, they joined up with the other two founders, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, who brought their own complementary skills and expertise to the venture. And thus Montes was born, at first under the name Discover Wine. It was a dream come true for four great visionaries who succeeded in taking Montes wines from nowhere to more than 100 countries worldwide; by making 'first growth' wines respected and admired by the world's critics and trade, and by drawing attention to what Chile was capable of producing. After we created the first Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon - through hard work and passion - it didn't take long to achieve recognition. It was a mould-breaking wine that immediately raised the bar for other Chilean producers. Concentrated, complex and stylish, its success was
Montes 'Classic' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
$9.95 $12.01
"Of vivid ruby-red colour, the wine reveals mainly fresh red fruit aromas, with the typical characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon, such as strawberry, cherry, red plum,
Montes 'Classic' Malbec 2020
$8.95 $10.67
"The nose is intense with aromas of fresh red and black fruits such as strawberries, plums, and figs. Spicy notes recalling nutmeg and black pepper
Montes 'Kaiken' Reserva Malbec 2019
$9.95 $12.78
"Shows an intense violet red color revealing the youth of wine. On the nose, the wine has aromas of red fruits such as plum and
Montes 'Kaiken' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
$9.95 $11.73
"The Kaiken Estate Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep, ruby-red color. The nose exhibits a great array of fuity notes, among which fresh red berries stand out,
Montes 'Kaiken Ultra' Malbec 2018
$17.95 $24.00
"This deep brilliant red-colored wine with purplish tones displays rich aromas. The nose has interesting spicy and floral notes—a clear expression of a cool year—intertwined
Montes 'Classic' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
"Rich ruby in color with a nose full of red fruit and nuances of cherries, chocolate, leather and tobacco on the palate."
Montes 'Kaiken' Reserva Malbec 2018
"The youth of our Malbec Estate 2018 can be appreciated in its vivid purplish red color. Red fruit aromas like plum and blackberries supplement notes
Montes 'Kaiken' Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
"Deep, ruby-red color. The nose exhibits a great array of fuity notes, among which fresh red berries stand out, intertwined with aromas of eucalyptus and
Montes 'Purple Angel' Red Blend 2017
"A deeply-colored, full-bodied expression of the Carmenre grape. The wine is aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, giving it a toasty, dark
Montes 'Kaiken Ultra' Malbec 2017
James Suckling 93 Always a solid malbec with dark-berry, dried-flower and sweet-tobacco character. Full-bodied, horizontal and open. Flavorful finish. Complexity for the money! Drink or hold. Wine
Montes 'Kaiken' Reserva Malbec 2017
Of a deep violet color, warm in the nose, with notes of ripe fruit and traces of tobacco and butterscotch. In the mouth it displays
Montes 'Kaiken' Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
"A soft, deep red colored wine of medium to high intensity, with an expressive fruity nose with dominant notes of fresh red fruit intertwined with
Montes 'Purple Angel' Red Blend 2016
James Suckling 98 "The complexity of this is something very special with dark berries, hot stone, iodine, and oyster shells. Full-bodied, very tight and polished with
Montes 'Kaiken' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
It brings notes of ripe plums to the nose, along with subtle spicy hints and black olives. The wood integrates itself harmoniously, contributing a touch
Montes 'Kaiken' Reserva Malbec 2016
" The youth of this Malbec Reserva 2016 can be appreciated in its vivid purplish red color. Fresh fruit aromas evoke strawberries and cherries nicely
Montes 'Kaiken Ultra' Malbec 2016
This deep brilliant red-colored wine with purplish tones displays rich aromas. The nose has interesting spicy and floral notes - a clear expression of a
Montes 'Classic' Malbec 2016
James Suckling 91 "A juicy and fruity malbec. Soft and fresh. Pretty tannin texture. Nice chocolate and plum character. Dry and bright."
Montes 'Classic' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
"Colchagua, Chile- Rich ruby in color with a nose full of red fruit and nuances of cherries, chocolate, leather and tobacco on the palate. Full
Montes 'Alpha' Malbec 2016
"Deep, ruby red in colour. Black and red fruits on the nose, with hints of chocolate and pepper. The Apalta vineyard brings ripe blackfruits with
Montes Purple Angel Red Blend 2015
James Suckling 99 "This is perhaps the greatest Purple Angel ever. Full body, tight and compressed with an amazing texture and density. Fantastic fine tannins that
Montes 'Classic' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
" A lively red color is the first clue that the wine before us is very fresh. Its aromatic potency is very well harmonized with
Montes 'Kaiken' Reserva Malbec 2015
James Suckling 91 " This wine has an intensely ruby red color, the nose reveals fruity aromas that intermingle with aromas of wildflowers and a predominance
Montes 'Kaiken Ultra' Malbec 2015
James Suckling 93 " Beautiful aromas of roses, plums and blueberries. Subtle. Medium to full body, very fine tannins and a clean finish. Wonderful finesse and
Montes 'Kaiken' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
The Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva has been made for daily consumption. A soft, deep red colored wine of medium to high intensity, with an expressive
Montes 'Classic' Malbec 2015
"Montes Classic Malbec presents an interesting ruby red color with violet nuances. The nose shows a predominance of blackberry aromas with notes of café latte
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