Almaviva 2018
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Almaviva 2018
HED59341
75 cl
15%
£155.00
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Established in 1996 as a joint project between by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton-Rothschild and Concha y Toro, Almaviva was set to elevate Chile as a serious fine wine producer. The 2018 vintage consists of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carmenère, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. On the nose, aromas of redcurrants, rose petals, dried herbs, tobacco and some earthy notes. The palate reveals a full-bodied wine, with round, ripe and refined tannins.
95 Vinous
The 2018 Almaviva is a Bordeaux blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carménère, 3% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Franc from Puente Alto, Maipo, that spent 18 months in French barrels, 73% new and the rest second-use. Made during a mild year. The nose delivers crystal-clear layers of black currant and raspberry, plus hints of basil, black tea and spices. Intense but gentle on the palate, with a creamy, refreshing mouthfeel. The tannins are pleasant and refined, resulting in a balanced but powerful expression, enlivened by the rich alcohol. Complex and long-lasting, this is sheer energy in a glass.Joaquin Hidalgo1st May 2021
93 Robert Parker
I found the 2018 Almaviva to be the most complex, nuanced and multifaceted version of Almaviva to date. It presents a perfectly balanced nose of black and red fruits, pipe tobacco, fresh mint, gravel dust and an enticing, harmonious hint of red peppers that gives the wine its distinctiveness. The palate displays understated ripeness with fantastic density and concentration while maintaining a sense of vibrancy. It finishes with a long, layered finish that highlights the paradoxes of a great wine. drying yet refreshing, lifted yet deep, straightforward yet slightly mysterious. This wine has it all and should continue to impress into its third decade. - Matthew Luczy
16 Jancis Robinson
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carmenère, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Hailed as a magnificent vintage for Chile. Veraison was late but homogenous, with perfect harvesting conditions allowing for harvest to take place slowly, over 9 weeks!Deep ruby colour. Intriguing nose – dried herbs, a little ripe fruit, quite savoury and gamey. The palate is full of glycerol, with soft tannins just propping up the fruit. The acidity provides equal structure, taming the smudgy ripe fruit. Earthy and spicy on the finish – a little disjointed at the moment. (TP)
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