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De Martino Old Vine Series Las Olvidadas 2019
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- Itata Valley is gaining international acclaim for its old vines and local varietals.
- Only a small volume of this exceptional wine can be made, from vines that are thought to be 100 to 300 years old.
- A medium-bodied, intensely fruity wine with fresh acidity and textured tannins, with a long and deep finish.
- 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: 13.0%
- Vintage: 2019
- Size: 75cl
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Grape Type:
Pais Blend -
Itata Valley
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Wine Category:
Red -
Wine Style:
Full Bodied Reds -
At Its Best:
Now - End 2028 -
Winemaker:
Nicolás Peréz
Other classifications
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1
Award -
Suitable
for Vegetarians -
Suitable
for Vegans -
Sustainable
Wine
Find out more about De Martino Old Vine Series Las Olvidadas 2019
Find out more about De Martino Old Vine Series Las Olvidadas 2019
The Wine The Wine
Chile
Region:Itata Valley
This is a very traditional Chilean red - made from Pais and San Francisco grapes, using time-honoured winemaking methods. These grapes come from the family-owned Santa Cruz Vineyard in Guarilihue, in the dry inland area of the Itata Valley. This is an area of mountains and gentle slopes, with many old vineyards. In fact, the vines here are thought to have been planted between 100 and 300 years ago.
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.
"The grapes are put through a "zaranda", a tool made of wood and canes that is used in Itata to separate the stems from the berries. The grapes, along with some stems, fall into the open bins, where they are vinified, using periodic punchdowns. Native yeasts are used. And no sulphites are added at any point during the vinification, ageing or bottling process." - Nicolás Peréz, Winemaker.
The Awards The Awards
Descorchados Vina Del Ano 2024
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