Aurelio Montes

Aurelio Montes del Campo, a renowned winemaker, hails from Santiago, Chile. He pursued his education at The Newland School for high school and later attended Universidad Católica de Chile, where he studied Agronomy and completed an advanced undergraduate course in winemaking. Graduating with honors in 1999, Aurelio embarked on a global journey to explore prominent wine-making regions, gaining valuable insights into winery management and practices.

In 2001, Aurelio joined Viña Ventisquero as an assistant to Winemaker Felipe Tosso. However, his career took a significant turn in 2007 when he was invited to become the Winemaking Director for Montes, working at the Apalta winery where the iconic Montes’ Alpha Premium wines are crafted. During his tenure, Aurelio spearheaded a special 4-year project alongside renowned expert Pedro Parra to study Montes’ terroir and create new wines.

Aurelio’s talents expanded beyond Chile’s borders in 2011 when he temporarily relocated to Mendoza, Argentina, to lead Montes’ winery there, turning Kaiken into a symbol of quality within Argentina’s wine industry. In 2016, he returned to Chile with his family to assume the role of Montes’ Chief Winemaker, overseeing the entire oenological team. His dedication to the craft and innovative approach have earned him a distinguished place among the most celebrated winemakers globally.