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De Martino Alto de Piedras Carménère 2018
Isla de Maipo, Valle del Maipo, Region del Valle Central, ChileFounded in 1934, the De Martino family has specialized, for four generations, in creating wines that are a faithful reflection of their origin, coming from selected parcels throughout Chile. Wines of great purity, with a sense of place and balance, are a consequence of sustainable agriculture and traditional fermentation techniques. They have been growing organically since 1998, and were the first Chilean winery to become carbon-neutral in 2009. From Maipo Valley's Isla, and the single Alto de Piedras vineyard, these 30 year old ungrafted carménère vines are rooted in gravelled alluvial terraces. After a stainless ferment, this rests in foudre for 2 years until bottling. Savoury and complexed, with grilled herbs, ample baldo and bay seasoning deep plum, thorny wild blackberries, and cracked peppercorn. Tannins are absorbed into the fleshy fruit, housing this to a smoked stone finish. Very complete, this is showing beautifully at present, and a must for anyone wanting to understand carménère.Tasted: 15 September 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $46.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
| BC | $60.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: CarménèreUPC: 7804395000224
