Almaviva 2017

Almaviva, the Chilean Opus One, a wine in which two countries give their best! Almaviva was born in 1997, when two famous vineyards, one in France – Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the other in Chile – Viña Concha y Toro, decided to join forces to produce the best Chilean wine possible. From the first edition, the international appreciation was unanimous, recognizing the perfect combinestion between the oenological expertise of the Rothschilds and the knowledge of the Chilean terroir of those of Concha y Toro. Owner: Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Viña Concha y Toro Color: intense ruby ​​red, opaque and bright Smell: generous, strong and layered bouquet of currants and ripe blackberries, interwoven with mineral airs and fine notes of vanilla, coffee, black pepper and earth Taste: elegant, balanced and persistent , the wine is dense and full-bodied, with round, ripe and refined tannins; produced in a very warm but gorgeous year, the 2017 edition has a beautiful structure and balanced acidity, being an extraordinary combinestion of elegance and power Gastronomic recommendations: lamb, game, veal with pepper sauce, tuna with green pea puree and sauce capers, grilled wild mushrooms Alcohol: 14.5% Serving temperature 16 ° C Optimal consumption period: 2020 – 2032 (WA) Matured 19 months in new French barrels. bottle without clarifying or filtering. 100 James Suckling Points