Date of Tasting: 8 December 2014
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varieties: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Carmenere, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.5%
Origin: Maipo Valley, Chile
Appellation: Alto Maipo
Expect to Pay: ~ EUR110
Web: http://www.almavivawinery.com/Chubby Appreciation: 94/100
Professional Rating: WA - 92/100, WS - 94/100, JS - 97/100, ST - 94/100, JR - 17.5/20, CT - 93/100
Appearance: dark red / violet
Aroma: cassis, currants, spices, and mild vanilla
Palate: Big and bold but great balance with lingering acidity. Soft and fresh on palate. Fruit forward with ripe tannins. Dark berries note with some bitter chocolate.
Simply powerful and dense but a harmonious and fine bottle from Chile. Pretty nice and accessible now. With nice steak, this would be a wonderful way to enjoy. Stay with it if power style (with a bit of oakiness of course) is what you are looking for.
