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De Martino Las Olvidadas Red Blendtext
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16¾/20

De Martino Las Olvidadas Red Blend 2019

Itata Valley, ChileA unique field blend of pais (80%) and san francisco (20%) from vines planted potentially before 1905. Pais, also known as mission, is undergoing a renaissance in Chile, benefiting from a swarth of old vines in the Itata Valley. San francisco is less common (it can't even be found in Jancis Robinson et al's Wine Grapes) but alongside pais, accounted for the original plantings in Chile. This shows an attractive, juicy nose with an underlying sauvage character, showing sappy wild berries accented by stemmy herbs, dried florals, graphite, and a dusting of brown sugar. It's a distinctive wine and a worthwhile discovery.Tasted: 15 September 2023Tasted by: Geoffrey Moss MWPrices:
BC$45.00750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: De MartinoDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits
Blend: Pais - San FranciscoUPC: 7804395004345