2022 EPU Second Label of Almaviva

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Zekun Shuai - JamesSuckling.com

Refined sweet tobacco, black olives and hints of paprika, cedar, iron and anchovy-like savoriness. Refined sweet berries on the palate with a lovely savoriness. Medium-bodied and restrained, plush and generous, with fine tannins and a lengthy finish. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 10% carmenere, 3% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink or hold.

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2022 Epu leads with a poised yet charmingly rustic nose of ripe red fruits flanked by herbaceous, leathery accents. The palate is concentrated and full-bodied, with an opulent, forward richness that transitions to a decedent, chocolate-tinged finish of rich tannins and a lingering herbal, menthol-laced conclusion. A well-made balance between style and place, this serves as a pleasurable and accessible introduction to the more poised, nuanced Almaviva. It's a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carménère, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aged 12 months in 10% new French oak.

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Joaquin Hidalgo - Vinous

Inspired by Bordeaux, the 2022 Epu is Almaviva’s second wine. It's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot sourced from Maipo Alto. This deep purple-red wine offers notes of cassis, menthol and a touch of cedar on the nose. Indulgent, with plush tannins and a rich palate, it leaves a slightly clingy texture. Full of flavor, this rich, concentrated wine is characteristic of the 2022 vintage.

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Joaquin Hidalgo - Vinous

The 2022 Blend EPU is composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carménère, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot from the Maipo Valley. It presents a ripe profile of black fruit, plum jam and fine oak. On the palate, it is rich, with notable alcoholic strength and a touch of hay on the finish, adding a slightly warm sensation.