2021 Vina Almaviva

Made from a blend of classic Bordeaux varieties, in which Cabernet Sauvignon predominates, followed by Carménère, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and on occasion, Merlot. Almaviva is the result of a felicitous encounter between two cultures. Chile offers its soil, its climate and its vineyards, while France contributes its winemaking savoir-faire and traditions. The result is an exceptionally elegant and complex wine, offering the promise of excellence and pleasure. Wine Advocate 96 Points, Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: "2021 was an overall cooler year than 2020, with more elegant wines with more finesse and less angular tannins. The sleek 2021 Almaviva is a good example of that, still very young and still marked by the élevage in oak after spending 20 months in French oak barrels, 71% of them new and the rest only second use. The final blend was 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenere (from Peumo), 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, a variety that might gain in percen