Winery · Colchagua Valley
Montes, Clos Apalta
Montes Apalta (1987): world-class Carmenère icon rising from Colchagua's Apalta microclimate awarded its own DO in 2018, one of the world's 10 best vineyards.
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- Winery Casa Lapostolle Demeter-certified biodynamic winery founded 1994 by Grand Marnier heiress Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, crafting world-class Carmenère from 450+ year old Apalta vineyard blocks.
- Winery Viña Montes Marchigüe estate (acquired 2002): 521 hectares 28km from Pacific Ocean, birthplace of Taita icon wine celebrating Cabernet Sauvignon with oceanside terroir.
- Winery · Aconcagua Valley Viña Seña Chile's first icon wine (1995): Eduardo Chadwick + late Robert Mondavi union, Aconcagua Valley Bordeaux blend that scores 97-100 competing with First Growths and cult Napa Cabs.