{"product_id":"2019-almaviva-rothschild-puente-alto","title":"2019 Almaviva Roth­schild Puente Alto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Almaviva Rothschild Puente Alto is one of Chile’s modern icons: a Bordeaux-style blend crafted with First Growth ambition in the foothills of the Andes. Co-created by Baron Philippe de Rothschild (Mouton Rothschild) and Concha y Toro, it regularly outperforms many classified growths in international tastings. The 2019 vintage continues this legacy, earning top scores and confirming Almaviva’s status as a benchmark for New World elegance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2019 Almaviva shows an opaque, deep purple-ruby hue with a vibrant, almost inky core and a fine, bright rim—youthful and concentrated. The nose opens with a seductive aromatic lift: ripe blackcurrant, blueberry and black cherry interwoven with violets, dried rose petals and the signature Puente Alto note of fresh eucalyptus. Layers of graphite, cedar, fine vanilla spice and dark chocolate emerge with air, adding real complexity and a distinctly Bordelais sophistication.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is both velvety and firmly structured, walking a finely judged line between power and grace. Ripe, warm black fruit coats the mid-palate—cassis, plum and blackberry—wrapped in creamy tannins that feel like powdered cocoa. Subtle notes of laurel leaf, tobacco, licorice, espresso and baker’s chocolate unfold with each sip, framed by a precise acidity that keeps everything fresh and focused. The finish is long, layered and savory, with lingering notes of spice and dark fruit. This is a cellar-worthy wine with significant aging potential: it can be enjoyed now after proper aeration, but will develop further depth, tertiary nuances and silkier texture over the next 10–20 years, and quite possibly beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmaviva is sourced exclusively from the historic Puente Alto vineyard in Chile’s Maipo Valley, one of the highest-regarded terroirs for Cabernet-based wines in South America. Situated at altitude, on poor, gravelly alluvial soils with excellent drainage and strong Andean influence, the site provides long, cool growing conditions that build aromatic complexity and fine tannin structure. Grapes—predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Carmenère, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot in a classic Bordeaux-style blend—are meticulously hand-harvested and brought to the winery in small crates to preserve integrity. After careful destemming, the berries undergo double selection, using both optical (laser) sorting and hand selection so only the most pristine fruit is used. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with gravity used to move must and wine gently through the process. The wine then ages for 16–18 months in new French oak barriques, much like a Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux, building structure, aromatic complexity and a polished, luxurious texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2019 Almaviva is a natural partner for refined, flavor-packed dishes: think dry-aged ribeye or entrecôte, roast lamb with herbs, slow-braised beef short ribs, or venison with a red wine and juniper reduction. It also pairs beautifully with truffle-infused dishes, wild mushroom ragù, charred vegetables, and mature hard cheeses such as Comté, aged Gouda or Parmigiano Reggiano. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) in generous Bordeaux-style glasses. Decanting is strongly recommended: 1–2 hours for current drinking to fully release the aromatics and soften the tannins; for bottles with more cellar age, a gentle 45–60-minute decant is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmaviva was founded in 1997 as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild (owners of Château Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac) and Chile’s leading wine producer, Concha y Toro. The idea was simple yet ambitious: to apply First Growth know-how to one of Chile’s finest terroirs, Puente Alto, and create a single, grand vin that could rival the great wines of Bordeaux. Named after the hero of Beaumarchais’ play \"Le Mariage de Figaro,\" Almaviva quickly rose to cult status, receiving consistently high scores from the international press and helping to redefine the global perception of Chilean fine wine. Today, Almaviva is widely regarded as one of South America’s top red wines, a flagship for both the Maipo Valley and the broader Chilean wine scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almaviva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251805213009,"sku":"GCW-ALMA-19001","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2019_Almaviva_Rothschild_Puente_Alto.png?v=1783441527","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-almaviva-rothschild-puente-alto","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}