allowing the region and variety to shine through
all are good vintages (no tired plonk here) and all are valued at more than the individual average – in most cases
Deep and dark fruit aromatics that never-the-less cannot but help display a late summer’s playfulness
VINEYARD : 4 hectares (10 acres)
Coming in at a lean 9% alcohol
Almaviva 2020 Size::1 Bottle allowing the region and varietyFresh and deep nose, full of blueberries, minty cassis, mussels, cigars, dark spice and roasted sesame oak, which will need a year or two to fully integrate. A medium to full bodied Almaviva with supple, silky tannins and a wealth of black and blue fruit that provides a lot of charm now. Voluptuous and flattering on the palate, hallmarked by its tension and taut texture. Very long. This is the 25th anniversary bottling. 68% cabernet sauvignon, 24%