De Martino
Alto de Piedras Carmenere
Carménère from Maipo Valley, Chile
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
De Martino
The De Martino family has been producing wine in Chile's famous Maipo Valley for almost 70 years. The wines reflect the area’s terroir resulting in big rich extracted flavor. Delicate use of oak adds complexity but the strength of De Martino wines is in their fruit. These wines are concentrated and elegant each with a distinctive personality. The winery has received a flurry of recognition from Chile’s most prestigious wine guide. The 2004 Guia de Vinos de Chile singled out De Martino winemaker Marcelo Retamal as Winemaker of the Year and named the Legado Sauvignon Blanc Legado Carmenere and Gran Familia Cabernet Sauvignon as the top wines in their categories.
Description
"A typical Carmenere with spice, tobacco leaves and red fruit notes but without too much alcohol, over-ripeness or excess oak to try to cover the herbal tones. It has ripe aromas and flavors, without excess and with a touch of thyme, which gives it a clear Mediterranean twist." WA
Food Pairing
A great wine with lamb, duck, and game. It is also perfectly suited for entrees with full-flavored, spicy sauces.
