Almaviva 2019 IMP

Almaviva 2019 in the rare 6L Imperiale format is a statement bottle for serious collectors and grand celebrations alike. Crafted in Chile’s famed Puente Alto terroir in the Central Valley, this iconic Bordeaux-style blend marries New World ripeness with Old World finesse. With its generous volume and impeccable pedigree, this Imperiale offers a beautifully unified expression of a benchmark Chilean red destined for long-term aging and unforgettable moments around the table.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Almaviva 2019 shows a deep, opaque ruby-purple hue that clings to the sides with thick, slow-moving legs—an early sign of its richness and concentration. The nose is intense and layered: ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and plum are interwoven with notes of graphite, cedar, dark chocolate and exotic spices. Carmenère brings an appealing herbal lift—think fresh bay leaf, tobacco leaf and a touch of green pepper—alongside balsamic hints of camphor and subtle menthol that add both complexity and freshness. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, round and opulent, with saturated yet incredibly polished tannins that feel velvety and enveloping. Flavors of cassis, black cherry and ripe blueberry unfold alongside cocoa, clove, sweet spices and a savory, gently peppery edge. The Carmenère again plays its part, giving a juicy, herbal brightness that balances the wine’s 15% alcohol. The finish is long, dry and serious, with a firm, architectural structure and lingering notes of spice, balsam and dark fruit. In this 6L Imperiale format, the aging potential is outstanding: expect the wine to evolve gracefully for 20–30 years or more, gaining further nuance, secondary aromas and even silkier texture over time.

Production
Almaviva is sourced primarily from the Puente Alto area in Chile’s Central Valley, one of the country’s most prestigious terroirs for Cabernet-based wines. Here, the combination of poor, gravelly soils, cool Andean breezes and pronounced day–night temperature shifts allows grapes to ripen slowly while retaining freshness, structure and aromatic intensity. The 2019 blend is 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenère (from the renowned Peumo sub-region, a historic stronghold for the variety), 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Grapes are carefully selected and harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, then fully destemmed before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. After fermentation and maceration to extract color, flavor and fine tannins, the wine is matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 75% of which are new. This meticulous élevage contributes to its refined structure, silky texture and complex, integrated oak profile.

Food & Serving
Almaviva 2019 is a natural partner for rich, protein-driven dishes: think dry-aged ribeye, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, beef short ribs, venison, or braised dishes like ossobuco and slow-cooked beef cheeks. It also pairs beautifully with truffle-inflected cuisine, wild mushroom ragù, aged hard cheeses (Comté, aged Gouda, Parmigiano Reggiano) and refined game preparations. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight both fruit and freshness. Given the wine’s youth and structure—especially in the Imperiale format—decanting is strongly recommended: 2–3 hours for current enjoyment, and at least 1 hour even as it ages, to fully open its aromatic complexity and soften the tannins.

Producer
Almaviva is a landmark Franco-Chilean collaboration founded in 1997 between Baron Philippe de Rothschild (of Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux) and Concha y Toro, one of Chile’s most respected wine institutions. The vision was clear: to create a Chilean grand vin that could stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest Bordeaux, drawing on top-notch Puente Alto terroir and Bordeaux-inspired know-how in viticulture and winemaking. Since its first vintage, Almaviva has become a reference point for premium Chilean wine, consistently earning high critical acclaim and helping to elevate Chile’s reputation on the global fine wine stage. Its track record of age-worthy, complex and elegantly structured red blends has placed Almaviva among the most sought-after wines from the Southern Hemisphere.

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