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Wine Spectator – 93 points (2020)

EPU, the name of Almaviva’s second wine, means “two” in the language of the Mapuche, one of the main indigenous cultures of southern Chile. EPU comes from the same exceptional vines and terroir of Almaviva, Puente Alto. Modelled on the second wines of the most prestigious Bordeaux châteaux, and produced in very limited quantities, EPU shares many characteristics of Almaviva, nonetheless, expressed through its own personality. Made of  84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Carmenere, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the EPU is a terrific wine to drink in its youth, or to save for 3-10 years.

Vina Almaviva EPU Puente Alto 2019 has deep, intense ruby red in color.  The nose is attractive, vibrant and fruit-forward, with aromas of wild raspberry and cassis, combined with subtle notes of spices and tea leaves.  In the mouth, the attack is round pleasant, nicely balanced between tension and ripeness, density and finesse, the wine presents smooth and polished tannins.  The predominant Cabernet Sauvignon reveals the pure expression of the Puente Alto terroir, with an intense, fresh, and distinctive fruit of cassis and berries.