Almaviva Proprietary Red Puente Alto 2019

Almaviva is BACK! For an entirely unbelievable price, this double 98-point Cab-based, Bordeaux-inspired behemoth of Chile is primed and ready to be delivered straight to you, and shipping’s free on just two of ‘em. 

Ah, the love child of Concha y Toro and Mouton-Rothschild… what a mash-up! This brilliant beast of a red wine has made its most recent foray back into the First Bottle HQ, and we couldn’t be more elated to have it ready for y’all. We scored access to a handful of this 2019 showstopper, but our numbers are super limited, as you might imagine. Order now to lock in one of the world’s best prices, made even sleeker with FREE shipping on two. First come, first served!

When two of the greatest houses of their respective countries combine their centuries of experience, wisdom, and creativity to fashion a wine… you’d best take note. Such has been the case of Almaviva – a Franco-Chilean endeavor that has been sought with fervor by the most impassioned collectors for nearly two decades. This flagship wine has years of critical praise and has inspired a frenzy of Indiana Jones level treasure seekers, while still remaining relatively off-the-radar in the wine world at large.

The crux of Almaviva’s success is the combination of their treasures: Chile offers its soil, its climate, and its vineyard, while France brings its winegrowing traditions and expertise. However, native Frenchman, Friou, who joined Almaviva in 2007 as chief winemaker, recognizes another essential piece to this puzzle: local knowledge. Having already worked in Chile for more than a decade, at Escudo Rojo and Casa Lapostolle, and Chateau Margaux (among others in France) before taking over at Almaviva, he’s had time to cultivate a local understanding.

This wine is always captivating, but the 2019 is something truly special. So much finesse and length, with extreme concentration, structure, and almost elemental power. The final grape mix checks in at 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carménère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Merlot – a Bordeaux blend that will easily compete with many top Bordeaux growths, for nowhere near those prices. If you know, you KNOW – don’t miss this one, we barely got enough to send out an email!

FOOD PAIRINGS: Such a distinctive wine... we need minimalism to pair with it. We’d go with the very finest white/cheese pizza you can find. The simplicity of the cheese and how it modulates the tannin is so impressive, bringing out the pure fruits.