2019 Almaviva Almaviva

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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DC 98 JS 97 VN 96 JA 95 WA 95 WE 93 WS 93
DC 98

Decanter, January 2022

Founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro in Puente Alto, Almaviva excels with its Bordeaux-inflected reds created by Michel Friou. Its 2019 cuveé – 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenere, and the rest made...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, December 2022

A very refined and polished red with currants and hints of cedar, chocolate and hazelnuts. Subtle and fine. Medium- to full-bodied, creamy and nicely textured. Friendly and caressing. Closing down. 68% cabernet sauvignon...
VN 96

Vinous, June 2022

The 2019 Bordeaux Blend Almaviva is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carménère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot from Puente Alto that spent 18 months in three-fourths new barrels. Purple in color...
JA 95

janeanson.com, August 2021

The glamour, spice and power that you find with Epu but here given the full weight and balance of concentrated black cherry and damson fruits, cardamom pod and white pepper spices and confident tannins. A serious...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2021

(95+ points) The 2019 Almaviva is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenère (from Peumo), 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot, higher in Carmenere and reflecting a warmer and drier vintage when then...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, September 2022

This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend shows dried herbs, nutmeg, green bell pepper, and hints of tobacco on the nose. The palate has good structure, medium acidity, and velvet tannins. Oak adds smoky notes to the mix of...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, February 2022

Balances elegant floral plum and cherry flavors against a well-structured frame of bitter olive, tobacco and savory notes, which persist from a push of fresh acidity. Ends with dark chocolate and espresso notes and firm...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Chile
Region Maipo Valley
Sub-region Puente Alto
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Almaviva, a proprietary blend from Chile's Maipo Valley, is a notable red wine that has garnered high praise from critics. This vintage comprises a mix of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Merlot, matured in 75% new French oak barrels for 18 months.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 95 points, noting the wine's "balsamic" character and appreciating its "silky and velvety texture." The review highlights how the Carmenère contributes herbal freshness, complemented by a dry, serious finish.

Jane Anson also gave it a 95-point rating, describing the wine as having "glamour, spice and power," with concentrated black cherry and damson notes, along with cardamom and white pepper spices. Anson sees this wine as one with "personality and focus," recommending it for drinking within the next 5 to 10 years.

Decanter was particularly impressed, awarding the wine 98 points. The review praised its "fragrant nose of dark fruit, lavender, eucalyptus, blackcurrant and cigar box aromas," emphasizing a refined palate with a fresh core and velvety feel.

James Suckling rated the wine 97 points, noting its "very refined and polished" nature with hints of currants, cedar, and chocolate. He described it as "friendly and caressing," suitable for both immediate enjoyment and aging.

Vinous gave the wine 96 points, highlighting its "remarkably detailed nose" with blackberry, black currant, and blueberry notes, alongside balsamic aromas. The review commended its "creamy and expansive" flow with polished tannins.

Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast both awarded it 93 points, appreciating its balance of floral, plum, and cherry flavors against a structured frame, with notes of dried herbs and a smooth finish.

Overall, the 2019 Almaviva is a complex and well-structured wine, celebrated for its depth, elegance, and potential for aging.