Almaviva Rothschild Concha Toro (2024 Release) 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Almaviva
Label Name:
 
Rothschild Concha Toro (2024 Release)
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Maipo Valley (Puente Alto)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling: 100; Decanter: 97; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez): 94+; Vinous: 94; Wine Enthusiast: 94; Wine Spectator: 93

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-currant and plum fruit with herbal Carmenère spice, black tea, cedar and toasted oak. Full-bodied, silky texture, polished firm tannins and a long menthol-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu, Sichuan braised beef or spicy teriyaki-style dishes.

Production Method
Estate Puente Alto fruit; traditional fermentation and maceration; matured about 19 months in French oak barriques (significant portion new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Almaviva is a Franco–Chilean joint venture (Baron Philippe de Rothschild & Viña Concha y Toro) founded 1997; produces a single château-style Maipo Valley wine from Puente Alto vineyards.