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Montes Wings vs Montes Alpha Carmenère

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Montes Wings
Apalta Valley, Chile · Carménère
€49
The steal
Dead ringer
Montes Alpha Carmenère
Colchagua Valley, Chile · Carménère
€16 save €33

Tale of the taste

Montes Wings Montes Alpha Carmenère
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Carménère at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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