2003 Casa Silva Altura

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 91 points

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  4/24/2020 - Simoncino wrote: 92 Points

  Classic "icono", as they say in Chile. The 2003 vintage was not given enough credit back then. Perhaps the country's wines were not very much regarded at the time. I had an '03 Altair that was outstanding. Classic Carmenère nose, not green and under-ripe as many might expect. Well-made blend with notes of cassis, raspberries, and a hint of mint. Rare bottle. Drink now. It will be interesting to see how the 2005 and 2007 Altura fare, as the vintages are two of Chile's greatest.

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  6/21/2013 - natoamaral wrote: 93 Points

  Black berries, cogumelo, taninos equilibrados, amadeirado com toques tostados e baunilha, e folha de figo. Absolutamente espetacular! Drank in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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  3/6/2012 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points

  Very dark colored. Juicy wine with ok acidity and some evident sweetness. Spiciness, grasses. Concentrated. Soft tannin. Very pleasant and complete, juicy wine. Ready now, but no hurry.

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