Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Almaviva |
Label Name: | Rothschild Concha Toro |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | Chile |
Region: | Maipo Valley (Puente Alto) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Decanter 98; Vinous 96; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 95; Wine & Spirits 95
Tasting Note
Deep dark ruby; concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry with violets, tobacco, ink and subtle cedar. Juicy, voluminous palate with polished, ripe tannins, bright acidity and long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom pappardelle, aged cheeses, dark chocolate. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), beef rendang, char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Destemmed fermentation in stainless steel; matured ~18 months in French oak (≈75% new). Bottled January 2021.
Vineyard Info
Almaviva is a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro, founded in 1998; fruit sourced from Puente Alto (Tocornal parcel) in Maipo Valley.