Folly 2016
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Chile / Colchagua Valley
The grapes for Montes Folly grow on the steepest hillsides of Finca de Apalta, where the vines have adapted best and have found good balance between yields and vegetative expression. The soils are of granitic origin and primarily consist of decomposing rocks from high above in the chain of mountains that crosses the valley, and therefore the soils in this sector are rather thin and poor in organic matter with a good percolation capacity, which enables the roots to explore the entire profile in search of water. The grapes are cut by hand and rigorously selected. Montes Folly has been awarded as the best Syrah in Chile.
Harvest Note
The 2015–2016 season began with a drier winter than the previous year (-15% in Marchigüe and -7% in Apalta). However, the unusual rainfall during the second half of October enabled us to accumulate an optimal level of water in the soil to ensure sufficient availability for our vineyards. The spring was frost free, which allowed for optimal budbreak, foliage development, and flowering. There was no significant rainfall during the summer, which began cool, especially in January. February, however, was one of the hottest in recent years. Temperatures dropped in March, which slowed ripening by approximately 2 weeks. The weather conditions remained favorable until April, and we were able to finish harvesting the Syrah for Folly in the first week of April.
Tasting Note
The nose is very elegant, with hints of blueberries, cassis and currants, together with soft aromas of chocolate and a subtle toast. The palate is robust and balanced, with soft tannins.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Syrah
APPELLATION: Colchagua Valley
PH: 3.44
ACIDITY: 3.80 g/L
ABV: 15.5%
AGING: 100% of this wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.95 g/L
Unique Selling Points
- First ultra-premium Syrah in Chile, recognised at the best Chilean Syrah
- Grapes grown in the steepest, highest slopes of our vineyards in Apalta, Colchagua
- Has more colour, tannins and flavours, making it richly complex and powerful
- Grapes are hand-selected and sorted on special selection tables
- Aged in French oak barrels for 24 months
The story of Montes is a testament to what unique vision, grit, determination, and perseverance can achieve.
Aurelio Montes Jr, Chief Winemaker
About the Grape
Syrah
Syrah has seductively dense, rich, chewy black berry aromas and flavors, with notes of tar, wood smoke, bacon, leather, chocolate, and sometimes violets. The tannins are firm yet elegant.
