Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Almaviva
Label Name:
 
Rothschild Concha Toro
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Maipo Valley (Puente Alto)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carménère, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99/100; Lobenberg 99–100; Wine Advocate (Parker) ~96; Vinous 94; Jane Anson/Inside Bordeaux 96; multiple international retailer top scores and tasting highlights

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and violet aromas, plus graphite, menthol and licorice. Full-bodied palate of ripe dark fruit, cocoa and vanilla, polished yet firm tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted beef, lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses (Manchego, Comté). Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Peking duck, beef rendang, spicy Sichuan-style dishes.

Production Method
Bordeaux-style vinification from Puente Alto fruit; aged 20 months in French oak (≈70% new). Traditional fermentation and élevage with careful oak integration.

Vineyard Info
Almaviva is a 1997 joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Viña Concha y Toro, producing top Maipo Valley wines blending Bordeaux tradition with Chilean terroir.