Rothschild & Concha Y Toro

Located in the highest part of Maipo Valley, in Chile’s central zone, Puente Alto was recognized over twenty years ago as offering ideal conditions for growing the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. It is here that 60 hectares have been reserved exclusively for Almaviva.

Almaviva is located on the northern bank of the Maipo River 650 meters above sea level. It’s situated at the foot of the Andes cordillera, in the Maipo River basin. A determining factor in this extraordinary terroir is the cold weather influence of the Andes cordillera, which manifests itself in the form of fresh breezes and an ample temperature oscillation between day and night, particularly during the maturation period. These conditions encourage a long and homogenous development of the grapes, jointly with a more pronounced acidity, a fresh red fruit and a higher concentration of color and aromas in the grape bunches.

This arrangement determined the mix of Almaviva, an assemblage of various bordelais wines, with a predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon, harmoniously associated with smaller percentages of Carménère and Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The result is a novel, potent, unique wine offering the best of both worlds.

Chile offers its soil, its climate and its vineyards, while France contributes its winemaking savoir-faire and traditions. The result is an exceptionally elegant and complex wine. Its launch was a major milestone in the development of Chilean wines, both in Chile itself and in the international market.

Rothschild & Concha Y Toro

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