ALMAVIVA 2022

ALMAVIVA 2022 is a flagship red wine from Chile, born from a remarkable collaboration between Château Mouton Rothschild of Bordeaux and Chilean wine powerhouse Concha y Toro. This wine blends French finesse with Chilean terroir in a way that’s both powerful and elegant. It's structured, deeply expressive, and balanced—making it a world-class wine that stands out among its peers.

The Almaviva project started in 1997 with the vision to create a wine of Grand Cru caliber in Chilean soil. From vineyard management to hand harvesting, to careful vinification and barrel aging—every step follows French tradition. The 2019 vintage was aged for around 18 months in new French oak barrels, giving the wine its polished texture, layered complexity, and potential for long-term aging.

Region: Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile

Style: Full-bodied red wine

Alcohol ABV: 15%

Sweetness: Dry

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 68%, Carmenère 23%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 3%, Merlot 1%  

Food Pairing: Pairs exceptionally well with hearty red meats like grilled steaks, lamb, or venison in rich sauces. Aged hard cheeses such as Parmesan or mature cheddar also complement its bold character.

Drinking Window: Best consumed from 2022 through 2030, giving time for its firm structure and intense fruit flavors to integrate and soften beautifully .

Tasting Note:

• Palate: Rich and structured with dark blackberry-blueberry fruit, herbal nuances, tobacco and coffee undertones. Polished tannins lead to a long, vibrant finish
• Color: Deep, opaque purple-red indicating concentration
• Aroma: Intense aromas of dark berries, violet, cigar box, licorice, coffee, and elegant smoky oak

Wine Score:

• 98 PTS: Decanter
• 97 PTS: James Suckling
• 97 PTS: Falstaff
• 95 PTS: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
• 95 PTS: Wine Advocate
• 95 PTS: Wine Enthusiast