Amongst the best wines being produced in Chile, Antiyal is a handcrafted wine from the owner and winemaker Álvaro Espinoza. Made from organic grapes of Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, all 100% from Huelquén at the foothills of the Maipo Alto Valley. Aged in French barrels for twelve months and then cellared in the bottle for six months. Less than 1,000 six-packs are produced yearly.
Antiyal 2010 was awarded 93 points from the Wine Advocate: “Very expressive: well defined bouquet with blackberry leaf, crushed stone and limestone. The palate is medium bodied with super-fine tannins. It is very well balanced with grace and poise towards the natural, refined blackberry and sea salt tinged finish… another beautiful wine from Alvaro.” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, December 2012
Antiyal Assemblage
Antiyal, 750 ml
Variety: Assemblage
Viña Antiyal, Maipo Alto Valley
Composition: 56% Carménère, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Syrah
Vintage: 2011
Oenologist: Álvaro Espinoza
Pairing: This is not a wine for every day; It will be a good companion at lunchtime, to drink it with roasted meat, a classic meatloaf or pasta and vegetables. Serve at 16-18°C (60-68°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Intense red ruby colour, with black cherry highlights.
Aromas: Intense nose of berries, such as strawberry, and black fruit notes like plum.
Palate: soft and pleasant attack on the mouth, a half full palate without being exuberant. Good balance and a soft, half long finish, without being rough.
