Vina Almaviva Puente Alto 2017

Vina Almaviva Puente Alto 2017

 

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Vina Almaviva
Puente Alto 2017
  • Vintage : 2017
  • Country : Chile
  • Region : Maipo
  • Subregion
  • Type : Red
  • Style Rich and Spicy
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14,5°
  • Grappes : 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Carménère, 8% Cabernet Franc

Experts Score Vintage
JS James Suckling 100 2017
RP Robert Parker 94 2017
VN Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94 2017
WS Wine Spectator 95 2016
DCT Decanter 96 2015
More information on wine critics and ratings

James Suckling (JS) : 100 Points (2017)
The aromas of blackberry leaves and iodine are wild and exotic here with mussel shells and earth underneath. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with powerful tannins that show muscle. It’s structured and powerful. Dense and very, very deep. (4/2019)

Robert Parker (RP) : 94 Points (2017)
I retasted the 2016 and 2017 next to the current 2018 to get some comparisons. Tasting the three years side by side, the 2017 Almaviva is clearly the one with more herbal notes and lots of concentration. It was a warm year with low yields and high concentration, but funnily enough, there are more herbaceous notes in the wine. This is a year of power and concentration, but the tannins are nicely coated by juicy fruit. (LG) (8/2020)

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 94 Points (2017)
A Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with 23% Carménère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot from Puente Alto, Maipo that spent 19 months in French barrels. Reflecting a warm, dry year, the nose presents notes of black currant and raspberry jam, black tea leaves and sweet spices with a touch of kirsch. Gentle on the palate with firm, pleasant tannins, a loose structure, bold flavor and intriguing expression. A hint of menthol makes itself felt at the back of the mouth. (JH) (3/2020)

Wine Spectator (WS) : 95 Points (2016)
Elegant, powerful and well-structured, with a refined mix of dark fruit, dried red fruit and spice flavors. Dried herbal notes come in midpalate, with a minerally finish that is long and rich-tasting. (KM) (3/2019)

Decanter (DCT) : 96 Points (2015)
This latest release has 2% of Petit Verdot, adding a dash of dark pepper spice. It's a lovely wine, structured, intense but not tight, and beautifully balanced. There are some great liquorice and soft berry spice flavours, with notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon and sage. It has soft, smooth tannins which lend a supple texture to the wine. This gets better and better in the glass and has a freshness and grip that suggests great ageing potential. Drinking window 2020-2035. (JA) (6/2017)

Vina Almaviva Puente Alto 2021
Vina Almaviva Puente Alto 2021
Vina Almaviva
Puente Alto 2021
RP
97
JS
98
Viña Almaviva is an exquisite embodiment of the harmonious blend between Chilean terroir and French winemaking expertise, resulting in a wine that is not only a milestone for Chilean viticulture but also a beacon of elegance and complexity on the international stage.
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Vina Almaviva Puente Alto 2017 Reviewed by James Suckling 13-12-2023 . Score: 5