Almaviva Proprietary Red Puente Alto 2021

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Almaviva Proprietary Red Puente Alto 2021
Region
Central Valley
Appellation
Maipo Valley
Blend
71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carménère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Winemaker
Michel Friou
Alcohol
15%
James Suckling98 pts

A fresh and discreet Almaviva with subtle pencil shavings and cigar box to the cassis and hints of chili chocolate and peppermint. Nuanced and subtle on the nose. This is medium-bodied and subtle on the palate with silky tannins in the seamless finish. Very long. 71% cabernet sauvignon, 22% carmenere, 5% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Drinkable now, but it will take its time to deliver complexity.

Decanter97 pts

Crafted by Michel Friou from a legendary vineyard in Puente Alto, this is a precise red blend that balances opulence with elegance. The nose delivers blackcurrant, cherry, redcurrant and liquorice aromas with hints of violets, eucalyptus, spice, and pencil shavings. Fleshy, with a juicy, energetic core and polished tannins that promise ageing potential. A classy, harmonious wine. A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Carmenère, with dashes of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it was aged for 20 months in new French barrels.

Jane Anson97 pts

A stunning example of Almaviva, shot through with the generosity and restrained spice of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmanère in Puente Alto. Coffee bean, liquorice and cocoa set the tone on the opening beats, showing the restrained glamour that the partnership of SA Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha Y Toro do so well. Plenty of fruit here, majoring on blackcurrant and damson, with just enough brambled blackberry buds and autumn hedgerow adding a welcome note of both bitterness and fragrance, cutting through the sleek ripeness of the palate, excellent reflection of the balanced weather in the 2021 vintage, with no challenging heat spikes.

Wine Spectator96 pts

A real head-turner, this detailed and nuanced red opens with notes of Mexican spiced chocolate and crème de cassis before revealing a sleek yet rich core, which is built around pepper and graphite-laced berry, cassis and damson plum flavors that fan out around fresh acidity. Features taut but well-integrated tannins, crescendoing harmoniously with elements of molasses and cocoa. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2043. 15,000 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.

Vinous96 pts

The 2021 Almaviva is a blend primarily based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, but not limited to these, and was aged for up to 18 months in French barrels. Its color is garnet with a purple sheen. The enticing nose showcases blackberry, cassis marmalade, black and green pepper, ashes, camphor and cigar box aromas. Indulgent and rich on the palate, it carries taut, fine-grained tannins, velvet texture and balanced acidity, leading to a long, ripe finish. This bold and layered red wine reveals nuanced depth and richness on the palate, promising further development as it matures in the bottle.

Wine Enthusiast96 pts

Producers in the Puente Alto region of the Maipo Valley craft magnificent Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. This elegant red boasts fine tannins and a complex profile of aromas and flavors. The nose reveals notes of cigar box, berries, and white pepper, leading to delicate hints of thyme, paprika, and chocolate-wrapped berries on the velvety palate. As the flavors linger, subtle notes of cedar emerge in the finish. Enjoy this wine now through 2040.

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LastBottle Price$124
Listed Retail$235
Best Web Price (according to LastBottle)$130
Avg Price (Wine-Searcher)$184
Avg Current Online Price (Estimated*)$180
Lowest Current Online Price (Estimated*)$160

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This is our best guess based on available clues and is not guaranteed.

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