Winery AlmavivaEPU
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Carmenère and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The EPU of the Winery Almaviva is in the top 30 of wines of Chile and in the top 5 of wines of Puente Alto.
Taste structure of the EPU from the Winery Almaviva
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the EPU of Winery Almaviva in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the EPU of Winery Almaviva in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of butter, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with EPU
Pairings that work perfectly with EPU
Original food and wine pairings with EPU
The EPU of Winery Almaviva matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, roast pork with prunes or chicken tikka massala.
Details and technical informations about Winery Almaviva's EPU.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of EPU from Winery Almaviva are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Almaviva
The Winery Almaviva is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Puente Alto to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Puente Alto
Viticultural zone south of Santiago in Chilean Maipo (Andean foothills, rocky alluvial soils limiting vigour, semi-arid Mediterranean climate with 300 mm rain, strong diurnal swings from alpine winds): signature Cabernet Sauvignon as prestigious red — concentrated profile with firm tannins and ferrous minerality, small berries from water stress. Complementary Carménère, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Cord
Management of trellised vines.
