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 Gallardia Old Vine White 2020 75cl
£15.41
The immediate impression is of lemon meringue pie straight from the oven, with the zesty freshness and pillowy lightness of meringue, richness of lemon curd custard and pie-crust toastiness This is just the first impression, however—the wine soon unfurls to complex notes of frankincense, seasoned pine wood and beeswax Reminiscent of a well-aged dry Riesling, it is in fact made from a field-blend of Moscatel and Chasselas, dry-farmed on very old gobelet vines planted in 1905, in the cool, southerly Itata region This appealing, complex white has rustic roots, which give rise to surprising sophistication
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