Rothschild & Concha Y Toro, Almaviva, Maipo Valley 2017
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2017
- ColourRed
- ProducerRothschild & Concha Y Toro
- CountryChile
- RegionCentral Valley
- Sub RegionMaipo Valley
- DesignationDO
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14.5
- LWIN10832462017
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
I retasted the 2016 and 2017 next to the current 2018 to get some comparisons. Tasting the three years side by side, the 2017 Almaviva is clearly the one with more herbal notes and lots of concentration. It was a warm year with low yields and high concentration, but funnily enough, there are more herbaceous notes in the wine. This is a year of power and concentration, but the tannins are nicely coated by juicy fruit.
- Drinking Window: 2020 - 2032
- Reviewer Name: Luis Gutierrez
- Review Date: August 2020
A Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with 23% Carménère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot from Puente Alto, Maipo that spent 19 months in French barrels. Reflecting a warm, dry year, the nose presents notes of black currant and raspberry jam, black tea leaves and sweet spices with a touch of kirsch. Gentle on the palate with firm, pleasant tannins, a loose structure, bold flavor and intriguing expression. A hint of menthol makes itself felt at the back of the mouth.
- Drinking Window: 2020 - 2035
- Reviewer Name: Joaquin Hidalgo
- Review Date: March 2020