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Almaviva Proprietary Red Maipo Valley 2021

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98 -James Suckling -

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.

96+ -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2021 Almaviva leads with a lively bouquet centered around black fruits, sweet tobacco, fresh herbs and well-integrated, high-quality oak. The palate is precise and coiled, finishing with a delicious combination of expansive, juicy sweetness framed by structured, finessed tannins that gradually gain grip with aeration. The seductive style at Almaviva dovetails very nicely with the effortlessness of this vintage, offering a darker, more open-knit drinking experience than the comparatively buttoned-up, red-fruited 2022. This is accessible now, but an additional two or three years in the cellar is recommended.

96 -Vinous -

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.

96 -Wine Spectator -

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.

Technical Details

Blend 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenere, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Winemaker Michel Friou
Country Chile
Region Central Valley
Sub Region Central Valley
Appellation Maipo Valley
Vineyard Almaviva Vineyard in Puente Alto
Farming Method Sustainable Practices
Oak new French oak
Aging / Cooperage 20 months
Alcohol 15%
Production 2,400 cases

Almaviva Proprietary Red Maipo Valley 2021

Name: Almaviva Proprietary Red Maipo Valley 2021
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1011091
Price: 129.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Proprietary Blends | Central Valley

JS98, WA96+, VN96, WS96

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Sustainable Practices

$190.00

$129.00

750ML

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One of the greatest icons of Chilean wine – crafted in partnership between Château Mouton Rothschild and Concha y Toro – the 2021 Almaviva Proprietary Red is a Bordeaux-style masterpiece that's earned near-perfect acclaim, with 98 points from James Suckling, among other high praise from top critics. Deep, powerful, and luxuriously polished, this wine regularly sells for $190 – yet we're offering it at just $129 with free shipping on a single bottle. That's world-class pedigree, exultant press, and serious cellar potential at an astonishing value. Don't miss this ultra-rare chance to own one of the Southern Hemisphere's true grand crus!

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