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Odfjell Red Blend Aliara 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Chile
region
Valle Central
3 Ratings
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VM
94
JS
94
WA
90
Additional vintages
2018 2015 2013 2010 2008
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
The 2018 Blend Aliara is 28.5% Syrah, 24.5% Carignan, 16% Malbec, 10% Carménère, 8.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Tempranillo and 5.5% Tannat from Maule and Maipo and was aged for up to 24 months in 70% new oak. Dark purple in hue. The aromas are complex, featuring fresh black currant and blackberry and hints of sour cherry against a woody backdrop. In the mouth, the tannins are polished and delicate and the flow juicy and bold. Liqueur-like flavors lead into a long, fruity finish. Will improve in the bottle. ... More details
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Odfjell Red Blend Aliara 2018 750ml

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Professional Ratings
VM
94
JS
94
WA
90
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
The 2018 Blend Aliara is 28.5% Syrah, 24.5% Carignan, 16% Malbec, 10% Carménère, 8.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Tempranillo and 5.5% Tannat from Maule and Maipo and was aged for up to 24 months in 70% new oak. Dark purple in hue. The aromas are complex, featuring fresh black currant and blackberry and hints of sour cherry against a woody backdrop. In the mouth, the tannins are polished and delicate and the flow juicy and bold. Liqueur-like flavors lead into a long, fruity finish. Will improve in the bottle.
JS
94
Rated 94 by James Suckling
Fragrant and herbal nose of currants, violets, thyme, mixed peppercorns, olives, mint chocolate and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Wild and energetic with delicious layers of spicy fruit and herbs. 28.5% syrah, 24.5% carignan, 16% malbec, 10% carmenere, 8.5% cabernet sauvignon, 7% tempranillo and 5.5% tannat. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Vegan. Drink or hold.
WA
90
Rated 90 by Wine Advocate
The 2018 Aliara mixes their best grapes, regardless of origin, and is composed of 28.5% Syrah, 24.5% Carignan, 16% Malbec, 10% Carmenere, 8.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Tempranillo and 5.5% Tannat from different origins but all from certified organic vineyards. From a good year, the wine has 14% alcohol and very good freshness and acidity. I have a bit of a problem with the oak on the wine, which I find quite prominent; the components were matured separately in 500-liter barrels for 10 to 12 months before being blended and put back in barrel for another 10 to 12 months, and I suspect a significant part of the barrels must have been new. So, the wine has aromas, flavors and a texture that has been altered by the élevage, but it seems like this time the oak is a little more integrated than in past vintages. It remains a wine for the fans of the style. 25,859 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020.
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Concentrated deep violet in color. The nose is attractive and intense with a range of aromas from the different varieties in the blend, including nuts such as hazelnuts, dates, and dried figs, as well as floral notes recalling jasmine and roses. The palate is sophisticated, intense, and juicy and complemented by chocolate, coffee, and tobacco leaves. The finish is long with ripe and velvety tannins. An unforgettable experience.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Chile
region
Valle Central
Additional vintages
2018 2015 2013 2010 2008
Overview
Fragrant and herbal nose of currants, violets, thyme, mixed peppercorns, olives, mint chocolate and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Wild and energetic with delicious layers of spicy fruit and herbs. 28.5% syrah, 24.5% carignan, 16% malbec, 10% carmenere, 8.5% cabernet sauvignon, 7% tempranillo and 5.5% tannat. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Vegan. Drink or hold.
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Region: Valle Central

Chile is a fascinating country when it comes to wines and viticulture, and by far the most internationally renowned wine region in the country is the Valle Central. This expansive valley is located close to the Chilean capital of Santiago, and stretches between the Maipo Valley and Maule Valley, a long, winding fault through the mountainous regions of the country which is now almost completely covered by vineyards producing wines of exquisite character. The region itself may well be associated with the 'New World' of wines, but in actual fact, vineyards have been cultivated around the Maipo valley since the 16th century, when settlers from Europe brought vines across the ocean with which to make sacramental wines. A wide range of grape varietals thrive in the hot climate of Valle Central, from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines the country is most famous for, to Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere.
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Country: Chile

When considering the rich and fertile central valleys of Chile, where we find most of the oldest, grandest and established wineries, it is difficult to imagine a more suited landscape for vineyard cultivation and wine production. Mineral rich soils, eight months of sunshine per year, oceanic winds and clear water running down the mountainsides – it is little wonder that the imported Old World grapes do so well here. Chile is renowned world-wide for producing highly drinkable wines, packed full of fruit-forward character and enjoyed young and fresh, as well as being home to more complex wines reminiscent of many Old World varieties. Whilst the Cabernet Sauvignon is widely regarded as being Chile's 'flagship' grape varietal, equally fine produce comes from Chardonnay grapes (indeed, the Sol de Sol Chardonnays are widely agreed to be amongst the New World's finest white wines) the plummy Merlot and silky, intense Pinot Noir.
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Chile is a fascinating country when it comes to wines and viticulture, and by far the most internationally renowned wine region in the country is the Valle Central. This expansive valley is located close to the Chilean capital of Santiago, and stretches between the Maipo Valley and Maule Valley, a long, winding fault through the mountainous regions of the country which is now almost completely covered by vineyards producing wines of exquisite character. The region itself may well be associated with the 'New World' of wines, but in actual fact, vineyards have been cultivated around the Maipo valley since the 16th century, when settlers from Europe brought vines across the ocean with which to make sacramental wines. A wide range of grape varietals thrive in the hot climate of Valle Central, from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines the country is most famous for, to Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere.
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