{"product_id":"epu-2023","title":"Epu 2023","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 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\n    Puente Alto Blend · Vintage 2023 · Smooth, Balanced \u0026amp; Approachable\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 2023\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 82%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarménère:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3%\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\u003eThe winter was extremely dry, with only 119 mm of rainfall in Puente Alto, 41% below historical averages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSpring was warm but unstable, with fluctuating conditions during flowering causing some coulure in Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSummer was extremely hot, with temperatures averaging 2°C above normal and the hottest March on record in Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe heat accelerated ripening, requiring early harvest to preserve acidity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHarvest began March 9 with Merlot, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon on March 13, and concluded April 24, with Carménère picked early between April 25 and May 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe vintage produced a structured wine with strong Cabernet Sauvignon expression while maintaining freshness despite extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\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, with 10% new oak\u003c\/p\u003e\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 Ample, complex and fruit-driven with cassis and red berries, evolving into notes of vanilla, earth and fine herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy attack with luscious texture and remarkable smoothness of tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced, round and voluptuous with persistent notes of liquorice and ripe strawberries\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 perfect introduction to the exclusive and harmonious world of Almaviva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt expresses Puente Alto terroir through a generous, approachable, and balanced style.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eLamb and roasted dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePasta with rich sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSemi-aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBPH pairing ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wagyu, lamb, and truffle dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Almaviva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772841771060,"sku":null,"price":8400.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/EPU_2023_Puente_Alto_Chile_red_wine.png?v=1778006685","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/epu-2023","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}