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Almaviva 2016
HED50382
75 cl
14%
£150.00
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"I found very good harmony and fine tannins, balance and freshness in one of the most elegant vintages I remember from Almaviva. This has contained power, very accessible tannins and no green notes at all. It`s young but accessible and should develop nicely in bottle, as it has the balance and freshness. This is an elegant and fresh vintage for Almaviva, young and tender, taking advantage of the natural conditions for it. Well done!" - The Wine Advocate
95 Vinous
A Cabernet Sauvignon with 24% Carménère, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot from Puente Alto, Maipo that spent 18 months in French barrels. In a cold year, Michel Friu brings out fresh black currants and sour cherries with hints of sweet spices and notes of cigar box and mint. Complex, with a loose structure, it is juicy on the palate, with more flavor than kick, enhanced by the refreshing herbal flourish at the end of an already lengthy finish.Joaquin Hidalgo1st March 2020
94 Jancis Robinson
The 2016 Almaviva is drinking beautifully and will appeal to readers seeking a more understated, earth-centered wine with notably less oak influence than many vintages leading up to it. The El Niño conditions of the harvest are apparent on the nose, with a damp, foresty quality and present but pleasing herbal notes that eventually take center stage with aeration. The palate is soft and elegant, concluding with powdery tannins and soft but persistent acidity. A lovely mix of sumptuous and understated, this is squarely in its secondary phase and is best enjoyed within the next five years.Matthew Luczy13th March 2025
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