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Ungrafted Carmenere 2021
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- Made from very scarce, ungrafted vines which have the unique ability to express their Maipo origin in the most authentic way possible.
- Cultivated under De Martino's sustainable protocol for maximum purity.
- The abundance of flavour and medium weight makes this an ideal wine to serve up next to stews or chicken mole, if you're feeling adventurous.
- De Martino is certified by the Wines of Chile Sustainability Code, ensuring they're always working sustainably in 3 key areas: the vineyard, the winery, and the social sector.
- ABV: 13.5%
- Vintage: 2021
- Size: 75cl
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Grape Type:
Carménère -
Maipo Valley
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Wine Category:
Red -
Wine Style:
Fruity Reds -
At Its Best:
Now - End 2031 -
Winemaker:
Nicolás Peréz
Other classifications
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Suitable
for Vegetarians -
Suitable
for Vegans -
Sustainable
Wine
Find out more about Ungrafted Carmenere 2021
Find out more about Ungrafted Carmenere 2021
The Wine The Wine
Chile
Region:Maipo Valley
This wine is crafted from Carménère vines which have a unique ability to transmit their origin at the purest level because they are ungrafted. De Martino carefully tend these ungrafted vines using sustainable farming methods and strive to produce wines with the maximum expression of their special Maipo terrior. With its mild Mediterranean climate and gravel rich soils, Chile's flagship grape reveals its true potential in this Isla de Maipo vineyard. Signature Carménère aromas of bramble fruits and green bell pepper are joined by violets and spice, coating the mouth and lingering long into the finish.
The Winemaker The Winemaker
Nicolás Peréz
Nicolás Peréz works alongside the fourth generation of the De Martino family. Although he grew up in Santiago, Chile, during his teenage years he travelled constantly to Chilean Patagonia, where he worked on the culinary project of one of his brothers. This is where he first came into contact with the world of wine, getting to know the different producers that were operating at that time. This experience was key to his decision, at the young age of 14, to become a winemaker. From that moment on, this goal was central to all the decisions he took about his life and studies. Despite his youth, he has gained substantial experience working in different international wineries in California and Australia, before returning to his home of Chile.
At De Martino, the winemaking philosophy is based on minimal intervention on single vineyards, including sustainable farming and traditional winemaking methods. Wines are crafted with native yeast, balanced in alcohol and moderate oak (when needed) to preserve the essence of the vineyards. De Martino is proud to be the first producer to bottle single-varietal Carménère in Chile, the first South American Carbon Neutral winery, Chilean Wine Producer of the Year in 2005 & 2009 by IWSC and Chilean Winery of the Year.
"This wine has a lively violet colour, with fresh aromas of ripe blueberries and violets, joined by spice and peppery notes. The palate is medium-bodied with an intense dark berry fruit core perfectly integrated with a velvety, mouth coating texture and very soft and round tannins, complemented by a fresh acidity. It has a long finish and will benefit from cellaring for the next 10 years." - Nicolás Peréz, Winemaker.
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