Almaviva 2020
Almaviva 2020 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc (Maipo Valley, Chile), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with oysters, steak, lamb, barbecue. Listed at £160.00 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 2020 is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux blend from the superstar Almaviva estate in the Maipo Valley of Chile. Established in 1996 as a joint-venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Chilean wine giant Concha y Toro, Almaviva was conceived as the first Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé equivalent in Chile. The 2020 vintage - the estate`s 25th anniversary bottling - is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carmenere, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. "Fresh and deep nose, full of blueberries, minty cassis, mussels, cigars, dark spice and roasted sesame oak, which will need a year or two to fully integrate. A medium-to full-bodied Almaviva with supple, silky tannins and a wealth of black and blue fruit that provides a lot of charm now. Voluptuous and flattering on the palate, hallmarked by its tension and taut texture. Very long." James Suckling, 2022