Montes
Wings
Apalta
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Carmenère
Where it is, November 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2029.
Storage condition can change how the bottle presents within that catalog arc.
The ‘19 Wings.
Montes Wings 2019 from Apalta, Chile.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
The recorded style tags are fruit-forward, earthy, spicy, full-bodied, with seed levels of tannin 7, acidity 6, and body 7. Montes is a leading Chilean producer renowned for elevating Colchagua Valley wines, particularly Carmenère, through sustainable viticulture and the historic Apalta estate. This wine is approachable now due to its silky tannins and vibrant acidity, but its structure and fruit concentration suggest it will evolve gracefully over 5-7 years, developing more complex savory and tertiary notes. This tasting description stays within the live seed and does not add scores, ownership claims, or technical facts outside that record.
The 2019 vintage
The arc is catalog guidance for this exact row, and storage condition can change how the bottle presents within it.
About Montes
Montes is a leading Chilean producer renowned for elevating Colchagua Valley wines, particularly Carmenère, through sustainable viticulture and the historic Apalta estate. For this exact catalog row, the seed records Wings as the wine name and 2019 as the vintage.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled lamb chops with mint garlic sauce
The first catalog pairing complements the seed-recorded Carmenère profile.
Braised beef short ribs with roasted root vegetables
The second catalog pairing complements the seed-recorded Carmenère profile.
Seared duck breast with cherry port reduction
The third catalog pairing complements the seed-recorded Carmenère profile.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-65F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Start with 45-60 minutes of air, then taste and adjust.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), bottle on its side.
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Frequently Asked
What food works well with it?
Try Grilled lamb chops with mint garlic sauce, Braised beef short ribs with roasted root vegetables, or Seared duck breast with cherry port reduction.
How should I serve it?
Serve according to the bottle's recorded style and bottle condition, then adjust after tasting.