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Almaviva Epu 2022

A$140.00
AvailabilityIn stock
Volume750ml
Region/CountryChile, Maipo Valley
Rating93 points
Description

EPU, the name of Almaviva's second wine, means "Two" in the language of the Mapuche, one of the main indigenous cultures of southern Chile. The symbol is a reference to the Tupu, an ornament which expresses fundamental aspects of the worldview of various ancient Andean civilisations.

A Bordeaux style blend in which Cabernet Sauvignon predominates, Epu is made from grapes grown in Almaviva's own vineyards in the exceptional Puente Alto terroir. Modelled on the second wines of the most prestigious Bordeaux Chateaux, it is produced in limited quantities to the same exacting standards as Almaviva, born from the profound alliance between Baron Phillipe de Rothschild and Concha Y Toro. 10 years potential ageing.

Ratings
Score95 points
ReviewerJames Suckling
Review
Refined sweet tobacco, black olives and hints of paprika, cedar, iron and anchovy-like savoriness. Refined sweet berries on the palate with a lovely savoriness. Medium-bodied and restrained, plush and generous, with fine tannins and a lengthy finish. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 10% carmenere, 3% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink or hold.
Score93 points
ReviewerThe Wine Advocate
Review
The 2022 Epu leads with a poised yet charmingly rustic nose of ripe red fruits flanked by herbaceous, leathery accents. The palate is concentrated and full-bodied, with an opulent, forward richness that transitions to a decedent, chocolate-tinged finish of rich tannins and a lingering herbal, menthol-laced conclusion. A well-made balance between style and place, this serves as a pleasurable and accessible introduction to the more poised, nuanced Almaviva. It's a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carménère, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aged 12 months in 10% new French oak.
Specifications
ClosureCork
Serving temp14-18 °C
Alcohol15%
Food Pairing

Grilled meats, lamb, and roasted vegetables

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