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Old or New World wine-producing country? Its first grapevines were planted as early as the 1500s. European immigrants brought more varieties, particularly from Bordeaux, to Chile in the 1800s. Until the 1990s, most of the country\u2019s wine was consumed locally. As Chilean winemakers started exporting more wine, the world noticed both the quality and value of Chile wines.<\/p>\n
With 4,300 kilometers of coastline along the Pacific Ocean, Chile produces wines that are both fruit-forward factor and herbaceous.<\/p>\n
Cabernet Sauvignon might be Chile\u2019s most important red variety, but Carmenere is the country\u2019s niche grape. 98% of the world\u2019s Carmenere is grown there. As for white wines, Sauvignon blanc has become increasingly popular.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17804″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
In 1997, Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Vi\u00f1a Concha y Toro, sealed a partnership agreement with a view to create an exceptional wine called Almaviva in Alto Maipo, Chile.<\/p>\n
The project gives rise to fine Chilean wines that benefit from a rich French winemaking know-how and the unique expression of this Central Valley terroir.<\/p>\n
The first vintage achieved immediate international success upon its launch in 1998.<\/p>\n
The name Almaviva, though it has a Hispanic sonority, belongs to classical French literature: Count Almaviva is the hero of The Marriage of Figaro, the famous play by Beaumarchais (1732-1799), later turned into an opera by Mozart.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Only sold per case of 6 \/ Total Amount: HK$ 8,340<\/p>\n
“A real head-turner, this detailed and nuanced red opens with notes of Mexican spiced chocolate and cr\u00e8me de cassis before revealing a sleek yet rich core, which is built around pepper and graphite-laced berry, cassis and damson plum flavors that fan out around fresh acidity. Features taut but well-integrated tannins, crescendoing harmoniously with elements of molasses and cocoa. Drink now through 2043.” <\/em>– Wine Spectator, 96 Points<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n “A fresh and discreet Almaviva with subtle pencil shavings and cigar box to the cassis and hints of chili chocolate and peppermint. Nuanced and subtle on the nose. This is medium-bodied and subtle on the palate with silky tannins in the seamless finish. Very long. Drinkable now, but it will take its time to deliver complexity.” <\/em>– James Suckling, 98 Points<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenere, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n