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
76eChile » Colchagua Valley
"Rich ruby in color with a nose full of red fruit and nuances of cherries, chocolate, leather and tobacco on the palate."
63dChile » Colchagua Valley
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
63bChile » Colchagua Valley
"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
63aChile » Rapel Valley
"Colchagua Valley, Argentina - Deep red with a violet hue, aromas of black and red berries with notes of prunes and creme de cassis round
4bChile » Rapel Valley
"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
"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
"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
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
"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
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
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
" The youth of this Malbec Reserva 2016 can be appreciated in its vivid purplish red color. Fresh fruit aromas evoke strawberries and cherries nicely
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
James Suckling 91 "A juicy and fruity malbec. Soft and fresh. Pretty tannin texture. Nice chocolate and plum character. Dry and bright."
"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
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
" A lively red color is the first clue that the wine before us is very fresh. Its aromatic potency is very well harmonized with
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
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
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 presents an interesting ruby red color with violet nuances. The nose shows a predominance of blackberry aromas with notes of café latte
Aromas of ripe red and black fruits dominate on the nose, accompanied by an elegant floral note. Aromas of sweet spices that recall vanilla and
Wine Spectator 87 "Ample spicy notes accent the cherry and brambly flavors. Creamy midpalate, with notes of tangerine on the finish. Drink now. 30,000 cases imported." "As
This Malbec shows a beautiful deep ruby color with violet hues. On the nose, flowery and mineral notes are evident, with spicy touches that
This Cabernet Sauvignon has an intensely red and lively color. The aromatic intensity increases as the wine opens to reveal a predominance of red fruits