A rich, structured Chilean Bordeaux-style blend (≈70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Carmenère, 3% Cabernet Franc) with dark berry fruit, chocolate, leather, and subtle oak notes. Firm yet elegant tannins give it excellent aging potential; still developing, it can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2028–2030. Ideal for lovers of complex, full-bodied reds.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Jun 18, 2017
Drink: 2017-2028

A vintage that was generally lauded in Chile, with small berries giving concentration. Dark chocolate and olive paste flavours give a rich, dense impression through the mid-palate, softening to hazelnut edging and autumnal fruits. Still firm tannins - this has time to develop. There is just a touch of brett on the first nose that clears in the glass.

The Wine Advocate | RP 92
Published: Jun 29, 2007

The 2001 Almaviva remains youthful. Its color is dark ruby/purple and the bouquet features pain grille, violets, leather, coffee, blackberry and black currant. On the palate, the wine is balanced and elegantly styled with excellent depth and concentration. The ripe tannins are well concealed and will support another 3-5 years of cellaring. It should drink well through 2030. There is no doubt that Almaviva merits its status as one of Chile’s icon wines. Almaviva is a partnership of Bordeaux first-growth Chateau Mouton-Rothschild and Concha y Toro. Made in the style of top of the line Pauillac, the blend is typically 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22-23% Carmenere (a very close relative of Merlot), and 4-5% Cabernet Franc. It spends 18 months in new French oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 92
Published: Sep 2, 2022

Lots of graphite, blackberry and sandalwood aromas follow through to a medium body with medium tannins, a creamy texture and a slightly fluid palate. Still there and delicious. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 27% carmenere and 3% cabernet franc. Drink now.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 17
Published: Jan 23, 2006
Drink: 2007-2012

Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Carmenère 27%, Cabernet Franc 3%. Very dark and brooding-looking. A hint of oak on the nose still, plus something very slightly cheesey. Big, sweet and ripe with quite a grip of fine tannins. Something more Californian about this wine – overriding sweetness? More luscious and yet fresh than the 2002.