Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Almaviva (EPU) – Blend – 2022
Puente Alto – Chile 🇨🇱

Overview
The second wine from the Franco-Chilean partnership at Almaviva. The 2022 EPU is cabernet-dominated yet crafted for approachability. The blend reads approx. 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carménère, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. 
It delivers a more accessible expression compared to the flagship Almaviva, with plenty of power and Chilean terroir signature.

Aromas & Flavors
Cassis and blackberry liqueur wrapped with violets, graphite, cedar spice and a touch of mocha. The ripeness stands out, yet the freshness and terroir voice anchor it.

Mouthfeel
Deep and plush, yet polished. Velvety tannins and a full core of dark fruit make it substantial , but it remains more approachable than the top-tier bottling. Strong finish with good momentum.

Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, aged lamb chops, porcini risotto with truffle, or char-grilled vegetables with smoked paprika.

Verdict
An expressive, polished, and beautifully balanced blend. While it leans toward powerhouse, the finesse, lift and Chilean elegance make it stand out. A top pick in its category.

Did You Know?
“EPU” means “two” in Mapuche (indigenous Chilean language) and represents Almaviva’s second label, crafted from the same estate terroir as the flagship bottling. — 10 days ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

Tight acidity, lemony with minerality. Useful pairing with seafood. — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Bright and sweet. Light petrol and floral notes. Great — 3 months ago

with Peter and Gregg

Austin Hohnke

9.3

Approachable on PnP but really showing its depth on days two and three. Enjoyable now, but I do think patience will be greatly rewarded. Long. 7.5% abv. — 4 days ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Petrol undertones show first, lovely apricot aromas and flavors, this is still incredibly youthful, this wine will probably outlast me, long, lingering finish, but this really holds at the sweetness level (Spatlese) and isn’t in any way cloying, great juice!! — a month ago

with Jim

John Willison

9.2

Candied lime. Wet limestone. Great balance of citrus, minerality, and acidity. — 3 months ago

Paul J

9.3

Too sweet for me, but liked the Petrol on the nose and palate. Similar to previous note but less acidity. — 4 days ago

with Brooke

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2022 | at Fort Des Rousses — 2 months ago

Robert Torretti

9.0

2024 Neipoort Redoma BrancoYoung Portuguese white blend at Vinum (Graham’s cellars restaurant). Enjoyed with heirloom tomato salad, clams Bulhão Pato, and whole sole. Fresh, mineral and stone fruits. — 3 months ago

Liselotte Brouwers

9.2

Abi Duhr schonk deze port ter afsluiting van zijn proeverij bij Chateau Pauque. Hele fijne middag gehad! — 4 months ago