Montes Alpha

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This is a dense style chardonnay with deep flavors of fruits and herbs that seem to expand all the way to the end of the palate. The texture is creamy, it has just the right acidity to accompany all that voluptuousness with some freshness, and the toasted notes are in the background. One of those whites that, due to its structure and strength, could perfectly well be red. This chardonnay comes from the Zapallar zone, about 10 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean and is strongly influenced by sea breezes. It spent 12 months in barrels and in contact with its lees.