£13.99
De Martino The Shack Syrah 2023
£13.99
- The Shack is a new and exclusive release, made for Virgin Wines’ customers by our friends, the De Martino family and their winemaker Nicolas Perez.
- Aromas of cracked black pepper, ripe dark cherries, sweet oak spice and smoked meat make for a beautifully complex red wine that will lure you in.
- A full-bodied red like this deserves to be served alongside hearty dishes such as gravy-laden stews and pies, or a juicy steak.
- De Martino is certified by the Wines of Chile Sustainability Code. This means that they work sustainably in 3 key areas: the vineyard, the winery, and the social sector.
- ABV: 13.5%
- Vintage: 2023
- Size: 75cl
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Grape Type:
Shiraz / Syrah -
Maipo Valley
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Wine Category:
Red -
Wine Style:
Full Bodied Reds -
At Its Best:
Now - End 2029 -
Winemaker:
Nicolás Peréz
Other classifications
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Suitable
for Vegetarians -
Suitable
for Vegans -
Sustainable
Wine
Find out more about De Martino The Shack Syrah 2023
Find out more about De Martino The Shack Syrah 2023
The Wine The Wine
Chile
Region:Maipo Valley
A bold yet beautifully complex Syrah from De Martino's single vineyard plot in Isla de Maipo. Sourced from just seven hectares where the estate grows its finest Syrah, The Shack delivers aromas of cracked black pepper, ripe dark cherry, smoked meat and sweet oak spice. Full bodied and expressive, it combines depth, structure and elegance in a compelling, age worthy red.
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 name 'The Shack' is a tribute to a small construction that still stands in the vineyard and that has, for generations, traditionally been a meeting point for the workers and family, whether it be for a rest during pruning, escaping the heat of the summer days or a place to enjoy some wine together." - Nicolas Perez, Winemaker.
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