Viña Montes
Purple Angel
Colchagua Valley
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Carmenere
Where it is, November 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2028.
The live wines_master seed lists a drinking window from 2020, a peak from 2022 through 2025, and hard decline in 2028.
The ‘19 Purple Angel.
Viña Montes Purple Angel 2019 from Colchagua Valley, 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
Purple Angel is sourced from two distinct sectors of Colchagua Valley: Apalta, known for its ancient granite-based soils and steep hillside vineyards that produce intense, structured fruit, and Marchigüe, where clay-rich soils contribute richness and body. Colchagua Valley's Mediterranean climate - warm, dry summers moderated by Pacific coastal influence - is ideal for achieving full phenolic maturity in Carmenere, a variety that requires extended hang time to shed its characteristic green character. The 2019 vintage delivered a dry, balanced growing season with excellent harvest conditions. Approachable young but built for medium-term aging; best 2022-2032. Apalta granite soils and Marchigüe clay give complementary texture and depth. Bottle condition and storage can change how the wine presents, so the catalog description is a guide to the recorded profile rather than a guarantee.
The 2019 vintage
These years are catalog guidance for this row, not a promise for every bottle. Storage history and bottle condition can shift the pace of development, so the arc should be read alongside the bottle itself.
About Viña Montes
Purple Angel is sourced from two distinct sectors of Colchagua Valley: Apalta, known for its ancient granite-based soils and steep hillside vineyards that produce intense, structured fruit, and Marchigüe, where clay-rich soils contribute richness and body. Colchagua Valley's Mediterranean climate - warm, dry summers moderated by Pacific coastal influence - is ideal for achieving full phenolic maturity in Carmenere, a variety that requires extended hang time to shed its characteristic green character. The 2019 vintage delivered a dry, balanced growing season with excellent harvest conditions. The producer context remains limited to the live row.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
grilled beef tenderloin
This dish complements the red profile and the seed-recorded fruit, structure, and finish.
slow-roasted lamb shoulder
This dish complements the red profile and the seed-recorded fruit, structure, and finish.
dark chocolate desserts
This dish complements the red profile and the seed-recorded fruit, structure, and finish.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- confirm producer-specific serving temperature after source repair.
- Decanting
- decant only after checking age, sediment, and bottle condition.
- Cellar Storage
- store in a dark, stable cellar away from temperature swings.
Frequently Asked
What does this wine taste like?
Deep purple-red with violet hues.
What timing does the live seed provide?
The live seed lists an opening in 2020, peak drinking from 2022 through 2025, and hard decline in 2028.
What food works with it?
The seed lists grilled beef tenderloin, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, and dark chocolate desserts.
How should I serve it?
Serve at a cool, stable temperature and adjust decanting to bottle condition and age.