Almaviva

Description

Almaviva — Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile, 14.5% ABV. Bordeaux-style blend — the heart of Chile's premium Cabernet zone — produced by the joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro since 1997. The blend is anchored by Cabernet Sauvignon with Carménère providing the distinctive Chilean terroir character, complemented by Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Deep crimson with a garnet rim; the nose is complex and layered — blackcurrant, black olive, dark chocolate, graphite and lifted floral notes from the Carménère. On the palate the structure is Bordeaux-precise but the concentration is Chilean: powerful, ripe fruit matched by firm, fine-grained tannins and a finish of exceptional length. Consistently rated 95+ by the major international critics; bottles from the better vintages are active in secondary auction markets globally.

On-trade positioning: Almaviva is the prestige wine in the HOAN portfolio — the Chilean equivalent of a classified Bordeaux, at a price point that remains accessible relative to its European peers. For fine dining venues, member clubs, and private dining rooms, Almaviva serves as the top-tier Chilean pour that signals wine programme credibility and collector-level ambition. The Rothschild provenance is understood by wine-literate guests without explanation, reducing the sommelier's selling effort at the table. The natural position is as the capstone of a Chilean wine programme: Casillero del Diablo by the glass for house, Marqués de Casa Concha at premium, and Almaviva as the prestige bottle. For venues hosting corporate dinners, collector-level wine tastings or high-end private events, Almaviva anchors the occasion.

Available formats

• 750ml Bottle

Brand

Joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild (owners of Château Mouton-Rothschild) and Concha y Toro, founded 1997. Bordeaux-style blend from Puente Alto. One of Chile's premier ultra-premium wines and a global collector's name. More from Almaviva ›