{"product_id":"epu-2021","title":"Epu Puente Alto 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003eBarrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Icon Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003eEPU 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\n    Puente Alto Blend · Vintage 2021 · Fresh, Elegant \u0026amp; Balanced\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eChile (Puente Alto)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eBordeaux Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eVintage 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eAssemblage (Blend)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarménère:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAfter a prolonged drought, rainfall returned during winter, with 170 mm recorded between May and August—almost three times higher than the previous year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSpring was warm, with budbreak and flowering occurring 5–7 days earlier than average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAn unexpected 54 mm rainfall at the end of January during mid-veraison helped homogenize ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSummer conditions were cooler than usual, with average temperatures 1°C below normal and 1.5°C lower than 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHarvest began March 24 and progressed gradually before accelerating mid-April, finishing earlier than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCool conditions allowed optimal ripening, resulting in wines with freshness, tension, length, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAged for 12 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOfficial Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby red\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, cherry, blackberry, and fig with hints of vanilla, tea, and earthiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supple, round attack with crunchy red fruit and silky tannic structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, balanced, elegant expression of Puente Alto terroir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eConcept \u0026amp; Positioning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEPU is the second wine of Almaviva, designed as an accessible introduction to the estate’s style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt reflects the same terroir and philosophy with a more approachable structure and earlier drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eSuggested Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGrilled meats and steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRoasted chicken and pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePasta with red sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSoft to semi-aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBPH pairing ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wagyu, lamb, casual premium dining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Almaviva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772636348468,"sku":null,"price":6700.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/EPU_2021_Puente_Alto_Chile_red_wine.png?v=1778001436","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/epu-2021","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}