Patricio Tapia: The joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro was signed in 1997. For the first vintage, the enological team made a selection of wines from those that were already aging in the barrels and that would eventually become Don Melchor. From this selection—and a very cold year in Maipo—Almaviva was born, full of herbal and spicy flavors, with tense acidity, a texture that feels smooth yet very firm, and great depth of flavor. 17.5 (93)