Montes
Montes operates in Casablanca Valley, within Chile's Aconcagua region, where cool maritime influence shapes wines of precision and depth. The winery's portfolio centers on Syrah-based expressions and structured red blends. Folly Syrah and Montes Alpha M Red—a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—anchor the range at the highest critical regard. A Syrah blend incorporating Viognier and Cabernet Sauvignon rounds out the core offerings. Wine Spectator, Decanter, Wine Advocate, Falstaff, and Wine Enthusiast have all assessed these wines, reflecting their standing within the critical conversation. Casablanca's cool climate favors the aromatic intensity of Syrah and the structural complexity that emerges from Bordeaux varietals, both central to Montes' approach.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Falstaff