Almaviva

In 1997, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A., and Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Viña Concha y Toro S.A., sealed a partnership agreement with a view to create an exceptional Franco-Chilean wine called Almaviva. Produced under the joint technical supervision of both partners, the first vintage achieved immediate international success upon its launch in 1998.

The name Almaviva, though it has an Hispanic sonority, belongs to classical French literature: Count Almaviva is the hero of The Marriage of Figaro, the famous play by Beaumarchais (1732-1799), later turned into an opera by the genius of Mozart. The label, meanwhile, pays homage to Chile’s ancestral history, with three reproductions of a stylised design, which symbolises their vision of the earth and the cosmos. The label bears the name Almaviva in Beaumarchais’ own handwriting. Two great traditions thus join hands to offer the whole world a promise of pleasure and excellence.

For more info, visit Almaviva website.

VARIETALS
71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE

2021 – Download Tasting Note

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
It captivates with its deep ruby brilliance.

NOSE
Fresh, elegant, complex nose. An alliance of ripe fruit and subtle floral aromas dominates initially, before leaving place to fine notes of violet, licorice, ink and graphite.

PALATE
The juicy attack of ripe fruit such as raspberry and blackcurrant is well- balanced by a delicate structure and a fine texture of smooth and polished tannins, well coated with savors of vanilla and cocoa. The mouth is harmoniously balanced by a great acidity.

AGEING
20 months in new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
The elegant and fresh 2021 requires rich, structured dishes as roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic or Beef Wellington.

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