Almaviva Epu 2024
Maipo Valley
Chile, Chile
Regular price£198.00
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Arriving: Late 2026
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OWC |
| ABV: % | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2026 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2035 |
| Grapes: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carménère, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot | |
Critic scores
94 RP, 94 VM, 94 JS, 93 JA, 94 DB
Critic reviews
"The 2024 Epu is a beautiful expression of a cool vintage, opening slowly with a classically informed bouquet of sweet tobacco, red pepper, graphite and a ripe black-fruited core, gradually developing floral overtones in the glass. The mouthfeel fuses a sleek, seamless texture with refined sturdiness, carrying through to a poised, layered finish. This admirably conveys the vintage's perfumed, effortless nature, making it a striking introduction to Almaviva. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenère, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot."
Matthew Luczy, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2024 EPU (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carménère, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot) from Puente Alto, Maipo, was aged for 12 months in French oak, 10% new. The nose opens with fine red cherry and plum, alongside balsamic herbs such as oregano and thyme. Slightly indulgent, the palate is juicy and energetic, with fine-grained tannins and a light grip built around its red-fruited core. Compared with previous vintages, it stands out for its more intense, clearly defined palate."
Joaquin Hidalgo, August 2026, Vinous.com
"The Almaviva identity is clear and sound here, with generosity, suppleness and roundness. The wine is not loud, with subtle currants and tobacco leaves as well as a hint of quince and sweet spice. Supple sweetness from carmenere with thoughtful, soft-grained tannins and medium body. Still juicy on its long finish. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon, 15% carmenere, 2% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink or hold."
James Suckling, July 2026, JamesSuckling.com
"Generous, fragrant, with grip and balance, bright cherry and redcurrant fruits, crushed rose petals, lifted florality, fine and well placed tannins, good stuff. Michel Friou winemaker, Manuel Louzada director."
Jane Anson, July 2026, JaneAnson.com
"Glassy, glossy, crystalline and with a very delicate and subtle spiciness. Floral too with lovely pink rose peppercorn notes intermingling with the blooms. Rather beautiful, as it often is, with gorgeous delicate iris and violet notes from the Carménère above all. I love the freshness and the sense of lift. The sheer quality and grain of the tannins is exceptional for what is, in effect, a second wine."
Colin Hay, August 2026, DrinksBusiness.com
Matthew Luczy, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2024 EPU (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carménère, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot) from Puente Alto, Maipo, was aged for 12 months in French oak, 10% new. The nose opens with fine red cherry and plum, alongside balsamic herbs such as oregano and thyme. Slightly indulgent, the palate is juicy and energetic, with fine-grained tannins and a light grip built around its red-fruited core. Compared with previous vintages, it stands out for its more intense, clearly defined palate."
Joaquin Hidalgo, August 2026, Vinous.com
"The Almaviva identity is clear and sound here, with generosity, suppleness and roundness. The wine is not loud, with subtle currants and tobacco leaves as well as a hint of quince and sweet spice. Supple sweetness from carmenere with thoughtful, soft-grained tannins and medium body. Still juicy on its long finish. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon, 15% carmenere, 2% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink or hold."
James Suckling, July 2026, JamesSuckling.com
"Generous, fragrant, with grip and balance, bright cherry and redcurrant fruits, crushed rose petals, lifted florality, fine and well placed tannins, good stuff. Michel Friou winemaker, Manuel Louzada director."
Jane Anson, July 2026, JaneAnson.com
"Glassy, glossy, crystalline and with a very delicate and subtle spiciness. Floral too with lovely pink rose peppercorn notes intermingling with the blooms. Rather beautiful, as it often is, with gorgeous delicate iris and violet notes from the Carménère above all. I love the freshness and the sense of lift. The sheer quality and grain of the tannins is exceptional for what is, in effect, a second wine."
Colin Hay, August 2026, DrinksBusiness.com