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OUR STORY
The Madness of Aurelio Montes, over 30 years of stories, challenges, and innovation.
1987
Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray harvest the first crop that would later become Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
1988
Viña Montes is founded, initially under the name Discover Wines. The first shipment of Montes Alpha is sent to the United States
1990
Montes Sauvignon Blanc wins its first gold medal at Vinexpo
1993
Montes introduces the Syrah grape variety to Chile
1994
Launch of Montes Alpha Chardonnay
1995
Acquisition of the Apalta Estate
1996
Launch of Chile’s first iconic wine: Montes Alpha M
2000
Launch of the first iconic Syrah: Montes Folly
2001
Acquisition of the property in Marchigüe
2002
Foundation of Bodega Kaiken in Mendoza, the Argentine branch of Viña Montes
2003
Launch of Chile’s first iconic Carmenère: Purple Angel
2004
Inauguration of the Apalta Winery
2006
First vineyards planted in Zapallar
2007
First harvest of Taita
2015
Launch of Sparkling Angel (first sparkling wine)
2018
New vineyards planted on Mechuque Island (Chiloé, Chilean Patagonia)
2022
Launch of Montes Muse, distributed through La Place de Bordeaux
2023
Launch of Montes Wings
2024
Viña Montes joins the B Corporation movement
2025
Aurelio Montes Jr. receives the Carmenère Winemaker of the Year award from The Drinks Business
OUR STORY
The Madness of Aurelio Montes, over 30 years of stories, challenges, and innovation.
1987
Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray harvest the first crop that would later become Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
1988
Viña Montes is founded, initially under the name Discover Wines. The first shipment of Montes Alpha is sent to the United States
1990
Montes Sauvignon Blanc wins its first gold medal at Vinexpo
1993
Montes introduces the Syrah grape variety to Chile
1994
Launch of Montes Alpha Chardonnay
1995
Acquisition of the Apalta Estate
1996
Launch of Chile’s first iconic wine: Montes Alpha M
2000
Launch of the first iconic Syrah: Montes Folly
2001
Acquisition of the property in Marchigüe
2002
Foundation of Bodega Kaiken in Mendoza, the Argentine branch of Viña Montes
2003
Launch of Chile’s first iconic Carmenère: Purple Angel
2004
Inauguration of the Apalta Winery
2006
First vineyards planted in Zapallar
2007
First harvest of Taita
2015
Launch of Sparkling Angel (first sparkling wine)
2018
New vineyards planted on Mechuque Island (Chiloé, Chilean Patagonia)
2022
Launch of Montes Muse, distributed through La Place de Bordeaux
2023
Launch of Montes Wings
2024
Viña Montes joins the B Corporation movement
2025
Aurelio Montes Jr. receives the Carmenère Winemaker of the Year award from The Drinks Business
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Montes S.A.
Apalta Winery
Parcela 15 - Millahue de Apalta
Santa Cruz - CHILE
Commercial Offices
Av. Del Valle N°945, Of. 2611
Business City
Huechuraba - Santiago - CHILE
