De Martino Cuvee 2020 75cl
£117.37
One sniff, and you re hooked Drawn in by beguiling hints of the spice cabinet, a woodland walk, sesame oil with soy sauce and sun-dried seaweed at the tide line, there s no way back You take a sip, and are struck by how downright deliciously drinkable it is—all subtlety, mellowness, harmony and balance, with understated concentration and exquisite integration of everything Crafting wine of this calibre that has the wherewithal to cellar for decades, and yet is 100% ready to enjoy young is a remarkable achievement The culmination of 85 years of experimentation, Cuvee is composed of the finest fruit from the Vinedo Santa Ines, owned by the family since 1934 It is an old, massal selection of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by a small proportion of Malbec and Petit Verdot It is the epitome of the De Martino style As Sebastian says, We don t think you need to show your best with power Finesse and gentleness, instead
De Martino Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl
£12.95
Intense aromas of ripe citrus and tropical fruit that lead to a fresh palate with medium body
De Martino Cuvee 2021 75cl
£117.01
One sniff, and you re hooked Drawn in by beguiling hints of the spice cabinet, a woodland walk, sesame oil with soy sauce and sun-dried seaweed at the tide line, there s no way back You take a sip, and are struck by how downright deliciously drinkable it is—all subtlety, mellowness, harmony and balance, with understated concentration and exquisite integration of everything Crafting wine of this calibre that has the wherewithal to cellar for decades, and yet is 100% ready to enjoy young is a remarkable achievement The culmination of 85 years of experimentation, Cuvee is composed of the finest fruit from the Vinedo Santa Ines, owned by the family since 1934 It is an old, massal selection of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by a small proportion of Malbec and Petit Verdot It is the epitome of the De Martino style As Sebastian says, We don t think you need to show your best with power Finesse and gentleness, instead
De Martino Old Vine VIGNO Carignan 'La Aguada' Field Blend 2022 75cl
£35.48
Highly aromatic and complex with notes of sweet crushed blackberry, truffle, earth and smoke From a low-yielding, dry-farmed old vineyard, planted in 1955 A field blend, principally of Carignan, with a little Cinsault and Malbec, all grown on bush vines
De Martino 'Las Cruces' Old Vine Malbec and Carmenere 2021 75cl
£34.98
With an impressively deep, vibrant ruby colour, Las Cruces has intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant, whipped cream and hints of woodsmoke There s a subtle scent of crushed leaves, a seasoning without excess, which enhances freshness and complexity On the palate, juicy acidity merges harmoniously with satisfyingly chewy tannins This is great - comparable to top Cahors in both style and quality It s ready now, although decanting is recommended to bring out the best, and it will drink well for at least another 5-10 years From a 28 hectare vineyard on weathered granite and sand soil at Pichidegua, Cachapoal, planted in 1957 to 75% Malbec and 25% Carmenere
De Martino Cellar Collection Old Vine Carignan 'La Aguada' 2010 75cl
£35.50
From a low-yielding, dry-farmed old vineyard, planted in 1955, this wine is a 'field blend,' composed principally of Carignan, with a little Cinsault and Malbec, all grown on bush vines It has awesome complexity and attractively mature aromas of fragrant cedar wood, brambly fruit and black pepper In the mouth, there is lovely, supple tannin and a sense of fresh vibrancy, in spite of its maturity It has a beautifully-sustained, lingering finish Superb
De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon 'La Cancha' 2022 75cl
£29.39
Fresh aromas of blackcurrants and violets, together with complex notes of tobacco leaf, cedar and graphite Enjoyable while young, it has sufficient structure to develop greater complexity with cellaring
De Martino 'Alto de Piedras' Single-Vineyard Carmenere 2021 75cl
£26.48
This demonstrates how delicious Carmenere can be when it s grown in the right place, carefully-tended and picked fully ripe It s a dusky-deep colour and full of juicy, ripe-yet-fresh blackcurrant character, with a smoky seasoning Euphonious, super-supple and abounding in richness, this beautifully-proportioned wine is one of the finest Carmeneres From a single site, with gravel-rich soils on old terraces of the Maipo river, close to De Martino s home at Isla de Maipo, Alto de Piedras shows the grand potential of the variety, combining the succulence of Merlot with the body of Cabernet Sauvignon
De Martino Gallardia Cinsault 2022 75cl
£17.59
De Martino s Italian heritage is on display in this consummately gustatory red Baked red fruit—strawberries and cherries—jostle with moist earth, sun-warmed bricks and air-dried salami It s begging to be drunk with an al fresco lunch, even before you take a sip Medium-bodied, succulent and soft, this sits somewhere between Cotes du Rhone and Sangiovese, with its modest alcohol, fresh acidity and gentle tannin melding into a harmonious whole 100% Cinsault from dry-farmed, ungrafted gobelet-trained vines, grown on granite soils 22km from the Pacific Ocean
De Martino Viejas Tinajas Cinsault 2020 75cl
£25.12
This violet-coloured wine has a floral and perfumed nose with notes of violets, fresh red and black fruits and spices In the mouth, it is medium-bodied with fine, smooth tannins, fresh acidity and abundant fruit, accompanied by a long finish
De Martino 'Las Olvidadas' Old Vine Pais and San Francisco 2019 75cl
£32.15
Attractively fascinating, leafy, peppery aromas greet the nose, before you step down into to the cellar, where a deep trove of earth, tar and yeast extract awaits The palate impression is almost entirely textural: surpassingly soft and harmonious, it has supremely silky tannins, and acidity which is at once fresh and understated Complete, satisfying and with surpassing elegance, this is as beautifully-balanced as it is intriguing Las Olvidadas , or The Forgotten refers to the 2,507 venerable vines, aged between 100 and 300 years, whose meagre yields make this wine It is a field blend of around 80% Pais and 20% San Francisco—DNA testing has shown the latter variety to be a crossing of Pais and Moscatel
De Martino Old Vine VIGNO Carignan 'La Aguada' Field Blend 2019 75cl
£35.48
Highly aromatic and complex with notes of sweet crushed blackberry, truffle, earth and smoke From a low-yielding, dry-farmed old vineyard, planted in 1955 A field blend, principally of Carignan, with a little Cinsault and Malbec, all grown on bush vines
De Martino Viejas Tinajas Muscat 2018 75cl
£25.54
This wine is aromatic and intense with great volume in the mouth and achieves a balance between the fresh acidity and the texture contributed by 6 months maceration with the skins Vinification in amphorae contributes rich texture to the palate and results in a wine with tension, volume and smoothness Ageing potential of around 10 years
De Martino Viejas Tinajas Cinsault 2018 75cl
£23.14
This violet-coloured wine has a floral and perfumed nose with notes of violets, fresh red and black fruits and spices In the mouth, it is medium-bodied with fine, smooth tannins, fresh acidity and abundant fruit, accompanied by a long finish