Ratings
JS 98 · RP 96 · WE 94 · WS 95
Identity
| Producer | Viña Almaviva S.A. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premium wine, Bordeaux blend |
| Grapes | 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carmenere, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep ruby red |
| Aroma | blackberry, ripe cassis, wild strawberry, tobacco, baking spices, bittersweet chocolate, savory herbs, vanilla, dark chocolate, minty cassis, blueberries, dark spice, roasted sesame oak, sweet spices, creamy touch, smoke, baked peppers |
| Palate | silky tannins, good concentration of ripe fruits, spices and oak, medium to full-bodied, velvety and elegant palate with excellent acidity, backing oak-driven spices and plums, roundness and savor, supple and polished tannins, harmonious and balanced |
| Finish | extended finish with fruity notes, vanilla and peppery finish, long and silky finish with wonderful sweetness |
| Food Pairing | roast lamb, grilled beef, game meats, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.9 |
| Aging Process | 20 months in French oak barrels, 73% new oak |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 650 |
| Soil | Rocky soils with high concentrations of loamy clay, alluvial soils |
Interesting facts
| Almaviva is a joint venture between Château Mouton Rothschild and Concha y Toro, combining French winemaking tradition with Chilean terroir. The 2020 vintage was harvested early for Carmenere, resulting in a non-green wine. The vineyard is located at 650m elevation with rocky, alluvial soils. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |