Viña Almaviva : Almaviva 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for Almaviva 2024 by Viña Almaviva

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a deep ruby colour, both intense and opaque.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals scents of blackcurrant and blackberry, which intertwine harmoniously with notes of incense, cedar, undergrowth and sweet spices.

Palate
The palate strikes a remarkable balance between richness and elegance, combining freshness with fine ripeness. Endowed with exceptional depth and persistence, this wine offers round, polished tannins that give it a velvety structure. The whole stands out for its precision, volume, tension and assertive character, beautifully expressing its terroir of origin.

Food and wine pairings

This great wine will pair beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, game dishes in rich sauces, mushroom- or truffle-based dishes, and aged hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate Almaviva 2024, it is advisable to decant it for a long time before serving at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. This vintage has exceptional ageing potential, allowing it to be cellared for many years.

The pure, balanced expression of a great Chilean red wine from Puente Alto

The estate

Born in 1997 from a historic alliance involving Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, Viña Almaviva embodies the perfect meeting of Bordeaux expertise and Chilean terroir. Located in the Central Valley, this exceptional estate is now jointly run by the Rothschild and Guilisasti families. A true prestige brand of international renown, the estate stands out for its unique château concept. It produces wines of remarkable quality that brilliantly celebrate the union of two great winemaking cultures.

The vineyard

The vineyard extends mainly over 65 hectares in Puente Alto, at the foot of the Andes, complemented by 14 hectares in Peumo. The vines grow on poor alluvial soils composed of clay loam, sand and pebbles, which provide excellent drainage. This terroir enjoys a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, marked by refreshing Andean breezes that encourage slow ripening of the berries. The entire estate is farmed according to the principles of organic agriculture, with meticulous management of water resources.

The vintage

2024 marked a return to wetter conditions after a period of severe drought. Soil water reserves were replenished thanks to abundant winter and spring rainfall. The cool spring delayed the growing cycle by two to three weeks. Subsequently, a hot summer followed by a cooler autumn allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and harmoniously. The mild temperatures of April and May proved decisive in preserving the purity of the fruit and a fine acidity.

Vinification and ageing

After manual harvesting between late March and early May, the grapes are vinified with great precision. Almaviva 2024 is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 73% of them new, refining the structure of the wine while lending it great complexity.

Grape varieties

This wine is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carménère, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.