Almaviva – Two of the world’s greatest wine families unite
Almaviva – Two of the world’s greatest wine families unite
Almaviva
Two of the world’s greatest wine families unite
Almaviva is a Franco-Chilean partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Mouton Rothschild and Concha y Toro of Chile. United by their pursuit of excellence, Almaviva has become one of South America’s finest and most revered wines.
This Chilean ‘First Growth’ stands out for the use of Carménère – an original Bordeaux variety – and is praised for its elegance, complexity, and ageing potential. The 2020 vintage is two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and a quarter Carménère, with dashes of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from Puente Alto in the Maipo Valley. ‘Voluptuous and flattering on the palate’, says James Suckling, this exceptional wine is full-bodied and serious with a line of freshness and super length.
In 1997, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and Don Alfonso Larraín, Chairman of Concha y Toro, finalised their partnership agreement. Chile offers its soil, climate and vineyard, while France brings its winegrowing traditions and expertise. The results have been spectacular, with Almaviva receiving numerous international accolades and even 100-point scores. The estate’s name is taken from classic French literature: Count Almaviva is a central figure in The Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais (1732-1799), turned into an opera by Mozart.
The 2020 vintage was aged for 20 months in 73% new barrels. Limited quantities available.
