Rated 4.17 out of 5 based on 18 customer ratings

(19 customer reviews)

Almaviva 2021

$139.95

15.00% /

750ml /

Vintage: 2021

WS 96
WA 96
JS 98
VIN 96

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Winery: Alma Viva Winery
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red Wine
Winemaker: Michel Friou
Wine Style: Red Wine - Bold and Structured
Wine Country Of Origin: Chile
State / Province: Maipo Valley
Sub Region / AVA: Puente Alto

Wine Description

Almaviva 2021 is an exceptional red wine from Almaviva Winery, located in the famous Puente Alto, Chile. Designed by a prominent Chilean architect Winemaker, Michel Friou, this bodega harmonizes contemporary and natural elements, creating a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Almaviva wine is recognized worldwide for its exquisite taste and seamless integration of French winemaking traditions with the unique terroir of Chile.

This vintage shines with a deep, brilliant ruby color. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of ripe blackcurrant, fresh raspberries, and subtle floral notes, integrated with hints of licorice, graphite, and fine spices like black pepper and chili chocolate. The bouquet is further enriched by subtle scents of vanilla, cocoa, and cedar, bringing an elegant and sophisticated complexity.

The taste of Almaviva 2021 delivers a refined, balanced, and rich experience. Its smooth and polished tannins coat the palate, offering a silky texture that enhances the tasting journey. The wine’s structure is delicate yet bold, showcasing a harmonious blend of ripe fruit flavors, such as raspberry and cassis, balanced by fresh acidity. As you sip, notes of vanilla, dark chocolate, and a touch of chili emerge, making each taste an intricate dance of flavors. The wine finishes with a long, smooth, and polished sensation, revealing its sophisticated layers and the perfect balance of its elements.

Made from a meticulous blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenere, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, this alma viva wine spent 20 months aging in new French oak barrels. The aging process enhances its nuanced aromas and smooth texture. This 2021 vintage is a true expression of Chile vinos, delivering a fresh, elegant, and complex profile, a signature of the renowned Almaviva Chile wine.

Almaviva 2021 has gained recognition for its exceptional quality and refined taste. James Suckling awarded it 98 points, describing the wine as “fresh and nuanced,” with hints of pencil shavings, cigar box, and chili chocolate. Wine Advocate praised its elegant and well-balanced tannins, giving it a score of 96+, while Wine Spectator highlighted its sleek, pepper- and graphite-laced core, also rating it 96. With such critical acclaim, this alma wine truly stands as a harmonious blend of French sophistication and Chilean essence, promising to age beautifully over the years.

Almaviva wine combines the best of two cultures, bringing together the elegance of Bordeaux varieties and the unique terroir of Puente Alto. It is a bold, yet nuanced, red that reflects the cooler, balanced conditions of the 2021 vintage, ensuring a blend of minerality, acidity, and refined tannins. Whether you enjoy it now or let it mature, Almaviva 2021 remains a classic example of a perfectly balanced and integrated wine.

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With its enticing aromas, layered flavors, and smooth finish, Almaviva 2021 is a delightful example of balanced, refined winemaking. This alma viva wine reflects the seamless integration of natural elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship, making it a must-try for wine lovers in search of the best from Almaviva Chile wine.

Reviews (19)

19 reviews for Almaviva 2021

Rated 3 out of 5

Patricia Trent – December 24, 2023

The Almaviva Chile wine is rich, bold, and full-bodied. The cigar box and jam notes are perfectly complemented by a hint of cinnamon. It’s truly a culinary masterpiece!
Rated 4 out of 5

Elizabeth Pike – December 29, 2023

Really enjoyed the Almaviva 2021, a perfect balance of oak and chocolate tones, with a subtle hint of tobacco and leather.
Rated 5 out of 5

Louella Brower – January 8, 2024

The Almaviva Chile wine had a fantastic mix of prune, fig, cream, and eucalyptus notes. The cigar box and jam hints made it a memorable experience.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ursula Sparks – February 2, 2024

The Almaviva Chile wine is an explosion of flavors. It’s a perfect blend of tobacco, cassis, and licorice notes. Don’t miss out on this one!
Rated 5 out of 5

Dennis Dickey – February 11, 2024

The bold black fruit and cherry notes of the Almaviva wine make it an absolute must-try. The hint of leather gives it a unique touch!
Rated 4 out of 5

Arthur Martin – February 28, 2024

The Almaviva 2021 is a sensory experience! The earthy notes are perfectly balanced with a hint of smoke and coffee. It’s an absolute delight!
Rated 4 out of 5

Dorothy Tomlinson – March 18, 2024

I’m a fan of the Almaviva wine. The black fruit, cherry, and licorice notes were wonderfully complemented by an earthy undertone.
Rated 5 out of 5

Susan Chapman – March 21, 2024

The Chile Vinos Alma Viva was a sensory delight. The cedar and mint undertones enhanced the dark chocolate and black cherry notes.
Rated 4 out of 5

Albert Figueroa – April 20, 2024

The Almaviva Almaviva has an earthy, oak aroma that perfectly complements the rich blackberry and vanilla undertones. It’s the perfect Chile vinos!
Rated 3 out of 5

Larry Jones – May 1, 2024

This Alma Viva wine was an exceptional blend. The smoky notes, with hints of coffee and blueberry, made for a unique experience.
Rated 3 out of 5

Jerome Moss – May 1, 2024

Sipped on the Almaviva Almaviva, and it was delightful! The dark fruit, red fruit, and violet notes were beautifully paired with a hint of cocoa.
Rated 3 out of 5

Amber Gouveia – June 7, 2024

This Almaviva Chile wine was a symphony of flavors! Loved the cassis, blackcurrant, and plum notes. The hint of pepper was a nice touch.
Rated 4 out of 5

Michael Miller – June 29, 2024

The Almaviva 2021 was a flavorful journey. Loved the raspberry, clove, and bell pepper notes, with a subtle hint of mushroom.
Rated 5 out of 5

Bonnie Wardinsky – August 5, 2024

The Almaviva Almaviva is a rich blend of black cherry and dark fruit. The subtle cedar and mint undertones add to its complexity. It’s a wine lover’s dream!
Rated 5 out of 5

Marvin Whyte – August 13, 2024

The Alma Viva wine is a delightful blend of mushroom, prune, and fig flavors. The cream and eucalyptus undertones add a refreshing touch!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jimmy Duncan – August 28, 2024

The Almaviva wine has a strong raspberry and clove flavor profile. The bell pepper note adds a unique twist to it. It’s a must-try Chile vinos!
Rated 5 out of 5

Barbara Conda – September 22, 2024

Alma Viva wine is a symphony of flavors! The robust blackcurrant and plum notes are balanced with a hint of pepper. The aftertaste of chocolate is divine!
Rated 3 out of 5

Charlotte Jones – September 30, 2024

The Almaviva 2021 is a complex and flavorful wine with a strong violet and cocoa profile. The hint of red fruit adds a sweet touch. It’s the perfect Chile vinos!
Rated 5 out of 5

David Lockett – October 4, 2024

The Almaviva Almaviva was a delightful surprise. Its earthy, blackberry notes and hint of vanilla were a treat to the taste buds.

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How long can I age Almaviva 2021?

Almaviva 2021 can age gracefully for 15-20 years, developing deeper complexity and smoother tannins over time.

What food pairs well with Almaviva 2021?

Pair it with grilled steak, lamb, or hearty dishes like beef bourguignon. It also complements aged cheeses.

What makes almaviva chile wine 2021 special?

A blend of Bordeaux varieties, it combines French winemaking with Chile’s unique terroir, offering elegance, balance, and rich, nuanced flavors.

How should I store this alma viva wine?

Store the wine horizontally in a cool, dark place at 55°F-60°F with stable humidity to preserve its quality.

How many cases were produced ?

Around 200,000 bottles were produced, making it a premium yet accessible choice for collectors and enthusiasts.

Critical Acclaim

WS 96

Wine Spectator

A real head-turner, this detailed and nuanced red opens with notes of Mexican spiced chocolate and crème 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. Reveals taut but well-integrated tannins, crescendoing harmoniously with elements of molasses and cocoa. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2043

WA 96

Wine Advocate

(96+ points) 2021 was an overall cooler year than 2020, with more elegant wines with more finesse and less angular tannins. The sleek 2021 Almaviva is a good example of that, still very young and still marked by the élevage in oak after spending 20 months in French oak barrels, 71% of them new and the rest only second use. The final blend was 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenere (from Peumo), 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, a variety that might gain in percentage, as they have even planted some more with the idea to possibly replace Merlot in the medium or long term. It's not a shy wine, hitting the scale at 15% alcohol and with mellow acidity, 4.65 grams (tartaric) and a pH of 3.81 The fruit is dark, ripe and spicy, nothing green about it; it's a little shy, less expressive than the warmer years are early on and a little more discreet but with potential to develop in bottle. The tannins are still present, and it should benefit from some more time in bottle. The 2019 had more volume than the 2018, and the 2020 is closer to the 2019 than the 2018. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled between late January and early February 2023. I tasted it next to the 2020 and 2018, and it's closer to the latter; but this 2021 is more elegant, and 2018 is a little more austere and herbal.

JS 98

James Suckling

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. 71% cabernet sauvignon, 22% carmenere, 5% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Drinkable now, but it will take its time to deliver complexity.

VIN 96

Vinous

The 2021 Almaviva is a blend primarily based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, but not limited to these, and was aged for up to 18 months in French barrels. Its color is garnet with a purple sheen. The enticing nose showcases blackberry, cassis marmalade, black and green pepper, ashes, camphor and cigar box aromas. Indulgent and rich on the palate, it carries taut, fine-grained tannins, velvet texture and balanced acidity, leading to a long, ripe finish. This bold and layered red wine reveals nuanced depth and richness on the palate, promising further development as it matures in the bottle.