Almaviva 2017
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CRITIC REVIEWS
Jancis Robinson
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot. The growing season was marked by atypical climatic conditions. Although the total rainfall (315 mm) was normal between April 2016 and April 2017, most of the natural hydric resources were derived from unusually early rains between April and July 2016 (249 mm). Little to no rain was then registered from August 2016 to April 2017. Average temperatures were also significantly high, registering 1–2.5 °C above average from August 2016 until harvest, with temperatures reaching up to 36 °C in November and January. These extremely dry and warm conditions generated a very early vintage. All phenological stages occurred two to three weeks earlier than usual, including the harvest. Severe drought and heat contributed to dramatically low yields. Yet despite these extremes, the vintage resulted in superb quality of fruit, with small berries of great concentration and acidity. Harvest 9 March to 27 April. Dark smudgy garnet. Very obviously New World on the nose – less subtle than many of the wines I have been tasting. Big, bold, sweet and a bit over the top. There’s even a bit of heat, and diffusion, on the slightly tarry finish.
James Suckling
This is an emotional wine that touches your soul the minute you put your nose in the glass and then taste it. Its energy draws you in. Agile and ethereal. It redefines wine and the wines of Chile. Full and fresh with intense tannins, yet they remain bright and not heavy. A perfect wine by all accounts. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 23% carmenere, 5% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot and 2% merlot. Drinkable now, but this will give you incredible pleasure in another five years. It was our Wine of the Decade in 2020. Try after 2027.
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