Almaviva Ep [2016] 750ml, red

The fusion of Bordeaux's finest techniques and the rich land of Chile

Almaviva is a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild, owner of Château Mouton Rothschild, one of the pinnacles of Bordeaux wine, and Concha y Toro, Chile's largest and best winery.・Established in 1998 by a venture company. A collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, which is a California wine that is difficult to obtain worldwide, is the result of a luxurious collaboration that follows Opus One. This is a premium wine that can be called "one of a kind."

Parker Point has never received a rating below 90 points since its release, and it can now be said to be the world's highest quality Cabernet Sauvignon, competing with California's cult wines, Italy's Super Tuscan, and Sassicaia. Although Chile does not have a ``grading'' system like France, the presence of Almaviva has certainly heightened the desire to produce wine that can be called ``first-class wine.'' French technology and tradition are still alive in Almaviva's winemaking, including thorough quality control of grapes, extensive brewing facilities, and a talented technical team.

Almaviva name and origin of the label

The name "Almaviva" comes from the "Count Almaviva" who appears in the play "The Marriage of Figaro," which was written by the French dramatist Beaumarchais in the 18th century and later became a popular opera. It is derived from. The word "Almaviva" on the label is handwritten by Beaumarchais himself. The red circular illustration drawn on the label is a design of a drum instrument that has been used since ancient times by the Mapuche people of Chile. The circle represents the wind.

Significantly increased finesse with the adoption of "Micro Zone"

We own an 85ha field in the Puente Alto district of Maipo Valley, right next to Concha y Toro's top wine ``Don Melchor''. Since 2005, the finesse of the wine has been greatly enhanced by the introduction of a method called ``microzone'', in which each small section is managed from cultivation to winemaking. In addition, by being able to more accurately grasp the suitability of each plot, the range of varieties has increased, and the cultivation of Merlot has been strengthened since 2006 and Petit Verdot since 2010. In recent years, small amounts of these varieties have been blended together to give wines more depth and complexity.

Almaviva's second wine. Very soft on the palate, with a long, pleasant finish that perfectly balances fresh red fruits and silky tannins. It has a concentrated taste, but the balance with the refined acidity stands out.