Cabernet Sauvignon: 80%

Carménère: 15%

Merlot: 5%

After a prolonged drought, rainfall returned during winter, with 170 mm recorded between May and August—almost three times higher than the previous year.

Spring was warm, with budbreak and flowering occurring 5–7 days earlier than average.

An unexpected 54 mm rainfall at the end of January during mid-veraison helped homogenize ripening.

Summer conditions were cooler than usual, with average temperatures 1°C below normal and 1.5°C lower than 2020.

Harvest began March 24 and progressed gradually before accelerating mid-April, finishing earlier than usual.

Cool conditions allowed optimal ripening, resulting in wines with freshness, tension, length, and balance.

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Alcohol: 14%

Color: Brilliant ruby red

Nose: Cassis, cherry, blackberry, and fig with hints of vanilla, tea, and earthiness

Palate: Supple, round attack with crunchy red fruit and silky tannic structure

Style: Fresh, balanced, elegant expression of Puente Alto terroir

EPU is the second wine of Almaviva, designed as an accessible introduction to the estate’s style.

It reflects the same terroir and philosophy with a more approachable structure and earlier drinkability.

• Grilled meats and steaks
• Roasted chicken and pork
• Pasta with red sauces
• Soft to semi-aged cheeses

BBPH pairing ideas: Wagyu, lamb, casual premium dining.