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Viña Almaviva : Epu 2022
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Description
Characteristics and tasting notes for Almaviva's EPU 2022
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, opaque ruby red color.
Nose
Intense and complex, the nose reveals fruity aromas (blackcurrant, cherry, wild strawberry, fig) alongside notes of licorice.
Palate
The palate opens juicy and supple, with round, silky tannins. The voluptuous texture and balance between freshness and ripeness lead to a flavorful, lingering finish.
The balance and aromatic structure of a great Chilean red wine
The Estate
Viña Almaviva was born in 1997 from a partnership between Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and Don Alfonso Larrain, President of Viña Concha y Toro. The Viña Almaviva project was born of the ambition to create a truly great wine from Chile, bringing together French winemaking expertise and the unique expression of this Central Valley terroir.
The Vineyard
Nestled in the heart of Chile's magnificent Maipo Valley, the Almaviva vineyard spans 50 hectares. The iconic grape varieties of Bordeaux flourish beautifully in this exceptional terroir. Almaviva has today become an unmissable reference among the great wines of Central Valley around the world.
The Wine
Epu comes from a vineyard in Puente Alto, located in the upper Maipo Valley, benefiting from a unique terroir. The stony soils, dry Mediterranean climate, and wide day-night temperature swings create ideal conditions for growing Bordeaux grape varieties. These characteristics allow the grapes to develop optimal ripeness while retaining beautiful freshness.
The Vintage
2022 was marked by a particularly dry winter, with just 70 mm of rainfall, 71% below the historical average. A warm spring followed by a summer with more moderate temperatures led to an early harvest. Although drier than usual, this vintage produced balanced, fruit-rich wines with lovely acidity.
Winemaking and Aging
The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 10% of which were new, to refine its aromas while preserving the expression of the fruit.
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (84%)
Carménère (10%)
Merlot (3%)
Cabernet Franc (2%)
Petit Verdot (1%).
