De MartinoLegado Carmenere 2022

Name: Legado Carmenere
Brand: De Martino
SKU: VIN-018024
Price: 97.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 18024

£16.25 inc VAT

£97.50 / case of 6

Red Wine from
Maipo Valley, Chile

Country: Chile

Region: Maipo Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: De Martino

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Carmenère

Grape: 100% Carmenere

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Country: Chile

Region: Maipo Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: De Martino

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Carmenère

Grape: 100% Carmenere

Product Notes

De Martino Legado Carmenere is a truly significant Chilean red wine - a luxurious blend of rich, velvety elegance. Exhibiting a deep ruby hue, its aroma is an exquisite concoction of ripe black fruits, spices, and a hint of vanilla. The wine comes to life on the palate with its vibrant flavours of blackberries, plums, and a subtle touch of smoky oak. Possessing gentle tannins, it offers a meticulously balanced and lingering finish. This full-bodied wine is a homage to the authentic, traditional winemaking methods, making it an exceptional representation of the Carmenere varietal - a classic Chilean delight.

Tasting Notes

Lots of red and black fruit accompanied by notes of tobacco leaf, spices and pepper.

About the Winery

De Martino winery is a renowned Chilean vineyard that has garnered a prestigious reputation worldwide. Established in 1934, this exquisite winery has repeatedly harnessed the power of innovation while maintaining traditional wine-making techniques.

You'll find the winery nestled within Isla De Maipo, a quaint Chilean town that provides the perfect terroir for growing high-quality grape varieties. The vineyard's picturesque landscapes, marked by well-tendered grapevines sprawling across fertile lands, never fail to capture visitors' hearts. Here, the harmony between nature and man is not merely seen but rather deeply experienced.

Entrusted to three generations of the De Martino family, their fine wines display an unwavering commitment to preserving the uniqueness of each variety. The passion for crafting exquisite wines is evident in each member of the family. They emphasise on organic farming, low-intervention production, and native yeast fermentations, ensuring their wines have minimal environmental impact.

De Martino's wine range is a delightful and diverse blend of tastes to suit every preference. From the bright and tropical Legado Reserva Chardonnay to the deep and robust Gallardía Del Itata Cinsault, each wine carries a distinct flavour profile that sets them apart.

A visit to De Martino winery offers more than just wine tasting sessions. Guests can partake in guided tours of the vineyard, allowing them to witness firsthand the meticulous process of crafting fine wine — from cultivation to fermentation, and finally, bottling.

However, it's their enduring commitment to sustainability that truly sets De Martino winery apart. By focusing on dry farming and utilising terracotta amphora for vinification, De Martino continues to be a pacesetter in the wine industry.

In essence, De Martino winery's character isn’t only defined by its timeless traditions, diverse wine range, and eco-friendly approach, but also by its commitment to creating quality vintages that delight wine lovers around the globe. A visit here is more than un unforgettable experience: it is a toast to sustainable wine-making, the unity of family and the richness of Chilean terroir.

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