98 points James Suckling: "This is such a beautifully nuanced red with tobacco, dried herbs, wet earth and currants. Some leather and rose petals, too. Full-bodied and chewy, yet refined with great polish. It’s rich and intense at the same time. Very focused center palate. Broad layers of tannin and fruit. A blend of 72% cabernet sauvignon, 19% carmenere, 6% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Better after 2024, but already a joy to taste. (4/17/20)"
96 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "2018 was a cooler year with more rain and a later budding and ripening of the grapes, especially in a cooler terroir close to the Andes, as is the case with Almaviva. The harvest was slow, as temperatures went down, further increasing the balance between freshness and ripeness of the grapes. The varietal breakdown is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carmenère (from Peumo), 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The grapes ripened thoroughly, as the 14.9% alcohol of the final blend shows, a little higher than previous years and with similar readings of acidity. The wine feels quite complete and nicely crafted... It's a solid, well-built and seamless Almaviva, with clout and balance... The spicy and peppery character comes through with some time in the glass. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled during the last week of January 2020. Drink: 2020-2035. (Aug 2020)"
96 points Jan Anson (Decanter): "Confident complexity on display here, fresh, powerful spicy notes of tobacco and grilled coffee beans alongside cool blueberry fruits. Winemaker Michel Friou has made a brilliant wine in this vintage that expands outwards through the palate. 100% new oak. Blend completed with 3% Petit Verdot. Drinking Window: 2023-2042. (Aug 2020)"
96 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "This label is a partnership between the Rothschild family and Concha y Toro. Softly aromatic nose, lush garnet color; and a velvety texture, with crisp acidity and a complex bland of flavors defined by plum, spice, and herbs. A splendid Bordeaux-style red blend--equal parts rich, deep, and delicious. (Jan/Feb 2021)"
96 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "2018 was a cooler year with more rain and a later budding and ripening of the grapes, especially in a cooler terroir close to the Andes, as is the case with Almaviva. The harvest was slow, as temperatures went down, further increasing the balance between freshness and ripeness of the grapes. The varietal breakdown is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carmenère (from Peumo), 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The grapes ripened thoroughly, as the 14.9% alcohol of the final blend shows, a little higher than previous years and with similar readings of acidity. The wine feels quite complete and nicely crafted... It's a solid, well-built and seamless Almaviva, with clout and balance... The spicy and peppery character comes through with some time in the glass. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled during the last week of January 2020. Drink: 2020-2035. (Aug 2020)"
96 points Jan Anson (Decanter): "Confident complexity on display here, fresh, powerful spicy notes of tobacco and grilled coffee beans alongside cool blueberry fruits. Winemaker Michel Friou has made a brilliant wine in this vintage that expands outwards through the palate. 100% new oak. Blend completed with 3% Petit Verdot. Drinking Window: 2023-2042. (Aug 2020)"
96 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "This label is a partnership between the Rothschild family and Concha y Toro. Softly aromatic nose, lush garnet color; and a velvety texture, with crisp acidity and a complex bland of flavors defined by plum, spice, and herbs. A splendid Bordeaux-style red blend--equal parts rich, deep, and delicious. (Jan/Feb 2021)"
| Product SKU | 702967 |
| Producer | Almaviva |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Central Valley |
| SubRegion | Maipo Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carmenère, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot |
| ABV | 14.9% |
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