Originally planted 90+ years ago, the Las Cruces vineyard located in the Cachapoal Valley retains many of the original vines. The bouquet is intense with ripe dark fruits intertwined with hints of cedar spice and cocoa on the nose. It is full-bodied and complex with good acidity and firm tannins; fruit and oak flavours are well-integrated giving the wine a rounded, elegant finish. This field blend consisting of predominantly Malbec blended with Carménère is aged 14 months in large oak barrels known as fudres.
De Martino Las Cruces
De Martino, Las Cruces, 750 ml
Variety: Malbec
Viña De Martino, Cachapoal Valley
Composition: 60% Malbec, 30% Carménère and 10% Field blend.
Vintage: 2011
Oenologist: De Martino winemaking team
Pairing: This remarkable wine should be pair with red game meat, pasta and poultry and dishes featuring green peppercorns, or a variety of cheeses. Serve at 16-18°C (60-68°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Deep purplish-reddish in colour.
Aromas: This De Martino Las Cruces Malbec blend is very fruity and elegant on the nose, opening with aromas of fresh strawberries accompanied by notes of violets, leading on to fine notes of tobacco leaf and cinnamon that lend complexity to the wine.
Palate: The medium-bodied palate is very lively and fresh, and the elegance of this De Martino Las Cruces Malbec with soft tannins and sharp acidity allow us to predict good aging potential.
Reference value – Case of 9 litres – Valparaíso FOB 120 – 140 US$ (USD)
