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Isla de Maipo, Santiago
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Founded in 1934, the De Martino family has specialized in producing wines that reflect their origins from selected parcels across Chile for four generations. Led by Marco Antonio and Sebastián De Martino, the winery focuses on sustainable agriculture and traditional fermentation techniques to achieve purity, balance, and a strong sense of place.
Located in Isla de Maipo, Chile, De Martino's primary vineyards in Maipo feature gravel soils, ideal for Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. In Itata, they cultivate old vines on granite soils, producing Cinsault, Muscat, and Pais. Coastal vineyards in Limarí and Casablanca focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc, while Cachapoal and Maule specialize in old-vine field blends. Malleco grows Chardonnay in clay soils.
De Martino was the first Chilean winery to label a wine as Carmenere in 1996 and pioneered working with century-old vineyards in Itata. Their portfolio includes the De Martino Series, Single Vineyard wines, Itata Series, Old Vine Series, and D’Oro, featuring varieties such as Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carignan, Cinsault, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Semillón, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, and Corinto. Winemaker Nicolas Perez guides the winery, combining tradition with innovation.
Wines
Alto de Piedras Carmenere
De Martino
Maipo Valley
This was the first wine truthfully labeled as Carmenere (instead of Merlot) to be exported out of Chile. It is their flagship Carmenere. Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel and aged in 2500 liter foudre for 24 months. Black fruit, cocoa spice, elegance.
Cuvée Gran Vino
De Martino
Isla de Maipo
The top 2020 Cuvée, produced from 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot from Isla de Maipo vineyards, has 13% alcohol. Reflecting a warmer, drier vintage, it is elegant and balanced, with a two-month maceration and élevage of four months in used barriques and 14 months in 2,500-liter oak foudre. It is serious and austere with toasty, balsamic, and medicinal notes, fine tannins, and a balanced but not very expressive profile. Best enjoyed between 2023 and 2028 according to Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
De Martino
Maipo Valley
Mild Mediterranean climate of the Maipo, deep grave soils, all stainless steel. Is there a fresher, easier-drinking style of a BTG priced Cabernet Sauvignon? We'd love to know about it if there is. Blackcurrant, cassis, crisp acidity.
Estate Carmenere
De Martino
Maipo Valley
100% Carmenere planted in the deep gravel soils of Maipo. Spontaneous and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel and then aged for about 8 months in older French oak and concrete vats. Ripe red and blue fruit, spices, cocoa.
Estate Sauvignon Blanc
De Martino
Maipo Valley
Planted in granitic soils in Casablanca Valley. Climate is mild and cool due to the influence of the Pacific Ocean. Perfect location for crisp acid development. Ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel and left on the lees for 6 months. Ripe citrus, passion fruit, soft texture.
Gallardia Cinsault
De Martino
Itata Valley
Dry farmed, China plowed, bush vines of Cinsault are grown in the granite soils of the Itata Valley. The undulating hills and cool climate of the Guarilihue region of Itata contribute to the textural complexity of this wine. Naturally fermented. Dark cherry, floral, mineral.
Gallardia Old Vine White
De Martino
Itata Valley
Dry farmed, China plowed, bush vines of Cinsault are grown in the granite soils of the Itata Valley. The undulating hills and cool climate of the Guarilihue region of Itata contribute to the textural complexity of this wine. Naturally fermented. Dark cherry, floral, mineral.
La Cancha Cabernet Sauvignon
De Martino
Maipo Valley
The aspect and proximity to the Maipo river of this vineyard gives these vines a direct current of cooling ocean breezes. A combination of stainless steel and 5000 liter foudres for fermentation, and then aged for 24 months in 2500 liter foudres. Cassis, graphite, agability.
Las Cruces Malbec
De Martino
Cachapoal Valley
A field blend of Malbec and Carmenere that was planted in 1956 in DO Valle del Cachapoal. Jurassic era decomposed granite is great for filtration and drainage. Whole berry spontaneous fermentation and then aged in 5000 liter foudre for 24 months. Sour cherries, violets, spices.
Las Olvidadas
De Martino
Guarilihue
Pais and San Francisco were co-planted at least 100 years ago in decomposed granite soils in the driest part of the Itata Valley. Separation of stems and berries were done by zaranda - a tool made of wood and canes. Grapes fall down into open bins where they are vinified naturally. No sulphites added at any point, including bottling. Red fruit, herbs, earth.
Legado Cabernet Sauvignon
De Martino
Maipo Valley
The workhorse of all things De Martino. China (Chee-na) is the actual horse of all things De Martino, but Legado Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine that never stops delivering. Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel and then aged for about 12 months in older barrique. Redcurrant, violets, graphite.
Legado Carmenere
De Martino
Maipo Valley
This particular vineyard is in the Isla De Maipo, the heart of the Valle Del Maipo DO. Alluvial soils with an abundance of gravel and just a touch of clay. Native yeast fermented and aged for 15 months in older French oak. Blueberries and plums, spice, pepper.
Legado Chardonnay
De Martino
Limari Valley
Legado means legacy. This range of wines is from selected vineyards in the same denomination of origins. The De Martinos are seeking to express the legacy of planting the right grapes in the right locations. The clay and limestone soils of the Limarí Valley produce a balanced Chardonnay. Native yeast fermentation, finished in neutral oak barrels. Stone fruit, salinity, fresh.
Legado Pinot Noir
De Martino
Limari Valley
Now 20 years old, these vines are planted in the limestone dense soils of the Limarí Valley. 30% whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation in 1000 liter vats, and then aged in Burgundian barrels. Red berries and cherries, forest floor, violets.
Organic Cabernet Sauvignon
De Martino
Maipo Valley
De Martino has been an organic producer since 1998 and the first Chilean winery to become carbon-neutral in 2009. These vines are planted on alluvial terraces in DO Maipo. Fermented in stainless steel and then finished in French barrique for about 6 months. Blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, minerality.
Organic Carmenère
De Martino
Maipo Valley
De Martino Estate Organic Carmenère, made from 100% certified organic estate-grown fruit, is aged for 12 months in 1 and 2-year-old French oak barrels. This full-bodied red wine features fresh, intense aromas of red fruit, tobacco, and cassis, with subtle hints of vanilla. Its fresh palate is well-balanced with flavors of fruit, vanilla, chocolate, and good acidity.
Viejas Tinajas Cinsault
De Martino
Itata Valley
Whole berries are put into the viejas tinajas where the undergo a natural, semi-carbonic style fermentation. When malolactic is completed, generally the following spring, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Red berries, citrus peel, violets.
Viejas Tinajas Muscat
De Martino
Itata Valley
Both wines in this range are naturally fermented and aged in old amphorae (viejas tinajas). This tradition began in 1551 when the first vineyards were planted in the Itata Valley. These wines are a tribute from the De Martino family to the first winemakers in this region. 100% Moscatel of Alexandria planted on decomposed granite soils. Quince, floral, salty.
Vigno Carignan
De Martino
Maule Valley
Carignan, Malbec, and Cinsault were co-planted in granite and clay soil in DO Valle del Maule. Whole berries are spontaneously fermented and then aged in 5000 liter foudres for 24 months. VIGNO stands for Vignadores de Carignan and is an association of growers who want to create an appellation of origin for wines made from Carignan that must be bush vines and dry farmed in the DO of Maule. Black cherry, licorice, meaty.
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