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1997 Viña Almaviva S.A. Almaviva
Red Bordeaux Blend
- Chile
- Maipo Valley
- Puente Alto
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Community Tasting Notes 25
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sharonandroland wrote:
August 9, 2016 - HKWS tasting - top score
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stayhappy21 wrote: 88 points
February 10, 2015 - Tasted this tonight at Almaviva Vertical Tasting.
Made of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenere and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Colour is purple turning brick brown with red hues on the sides. Engaging bright red fruits shining on the nose.
On the palate the tannins are still evident with a grippy mouthfeel. Some spices and bitter notes on the finish. Oak is evident in the body with ripe plum characteristics. High levels of alcohol in the finish.
Coffee, cassis and liquorice notes started appearing after 15 minutes. The structure of the wine is still holding up after almost 20 years, although it lacks the freshness and acidity of the younger vintages. -
Partenaire wrote: 85 points
January 2, 2015 - Nez assez aromatique de cassis, de cuir, de prune, de tabac et de chêne. En bouche, les tanins sont assez beaux, le fruit est long, mais l'alcool (13,5%) dérange un peu. Bon, mais ne vaut JAMAIS les plus de 150$ que la SAQ demande pour ce vin dans ses millésimes actuels, encore moins considérant le 15% d'alcool qu'il a désormais!
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Y.Nantel wrote: 92 points
October 6, 2014 - un vin tuilé avec un coté viandeux, de vieux cuir et de tabac.
déguster à l'aveugle et tout le monde croyait un grand Bordeau. -
dzitt wrote: 90 points
October 11, 2013 - Grenat sombre. Au nez plus qu’en bouche, il y a un beau côté végétal, du fruit, une bonne doses de saveurs d’épices, un peu de bois, de chocolat amer. Bordelais d’approche, mais chilien dans l’âme. Peut tenir un autre 10 ans. Excellent. Fait 13,5% d’alcool.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Viña Almaviva S.A.
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Almaviva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Chile
- Region Maipo Valley
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Puente Alto
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 191 (60%)
- Consumed 129 (40%)
Food Pairing
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- AppellationPuente Alto
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