De Martino – Las Cruces Malbec
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Chile
Cachapoal
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins Chile > Cachapoal
Varietal Malbec
Winemaking Cold soak, native ferment, long maceration, 19 months in oak
Aging 9 months in used French barrels, 10 months in large foudre
Alcohol by Volume 12.7%
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Refined and floral old-vine red with balance and freshness
Aromas Violet, rose petal, black cherry, blueberry, tobacco, spice
Mouthfeel Medium-bodied, soft tannins, bright acidity, smooth finish
Tasting Notes Violet, rose petal, black fruit, tobacco, silky tannins, fresh
Selling Point Old-vine Malbec–Carménère from 1957 vines in Cachapoal
Pairings Ideal with filet mignon, mushroom risotto, lamb chops, aged cheese
Awards 95pts Tim Atkin, 94pts Vinous
The Story
De Martino Las Cruces 2021 is a field blend of Malbec and Carménère from a dry-farmed vineyard planted in 1957 in Chile’s Cachapoal Valley. Hand-harvested and wild-fermented, it sees extended maceration, followed by 9 months in used barrels and 10 months in a large Stockinger foudre. The result is a wine of deep floral aromatics, fine tannins, and lifted acidity—offering a vivid portrait of place and vine age. A standout from De Martino’s Old Vine Series.
About De Martino
Producer Story
Founded in 1934, De Martino is a fourth-generation, family-run winery redefining Chilean terroir through sustainable farming and traditional methods. Led by Marco Antonio and Sebastián De Martino, the estate sources from diverse regions—from gravel soils in Maipo to ancient bush vines in Itata—to craft pure, expressive wines with a clear sense of place. As pioneers of Carmenere and champions of old-vine heritage, De Martino balances innovation and history across a dynamic portfolio that spans crisp coastal whites to structured reds and field blends—all under the thoughtful hand of winemaker Nicolás Pérez.
Producer Story
Founded in 1934, De Martino is a fourth-generation, family-run winery redefining Chilean terroir through sustainable farming and traditional methods. Led by Marco Antonio and Sebastián De Martino, the estate sources from diverse regions—from gravel soils in Maipo to ancient bush vines in Itata—to craft pure, expressive wines with a clear sense of place. As pioneers of Carmenere and champions of old-vine heritage, De Martino balances innovation and history across a dynamic portfolio that spans crisp coastal whites to structured reds and field blends—all under the thoughtful hand of winemaker Nicolás Pérez.
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