Almaviva 2000
Almaviva 2000 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère (Maipo Valley, Chile), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Listed at £210.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Almaviva was created in 1996 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton-Rothschild and Concha y Toro with the singular aim of producing Chile’s equivalent to a Bordeaux First Growth. Fruit is sourced from 60 hectares of vines located in the Puente Alto subzone of the Maipo Valley – an area identified as perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon with its stony soils, hot days and cool nights. The 2000 vintage was widely regarded as very good despite slightly cooler-than-usual conditions. This is a perfect example of Almaviva from when the wine was produced from just two grape varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) and Carmenere (14%).