Coming from Chile’s deep south, this is one of the most exciting new projects of late in Malleco showing the immense potential of the terroir as well as the masterful hand of Franciso Baettig in the cellar. With tension, racy acidity and wild forest notes, it is an invigorating but sophisticated Pinot.
This is a really exciting new addition to the De Martino portfolio and shows the great potential of Malleco Chardonnay. There’s pulsating acidity vibrating underneath savoury notes of white pepper, talcum powder and green apple. Racy and yet creamy on the finish.
De Martino winery was started by the family in 1934 and they have been restlessly exploring Chile since then, with a portfolio that represents different valleys in Chile although the heart of production is in Isla de Maipo. The energetic third and fourth generation of the De Martino family run the show, and De Martino has been a leader in a fresher style of wines in Chile using less oak, more concrete and native yeast.
A visit to the winery is the best chance to get your hands on some of the more limited production wines. Some highlights include the Viejas Tinajas range from Itata with Cinsault and Muscat aged in old amphorae.
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Riesling is finally having its moment in the sun in Chile and this Riesling from the cooler climate of Malleco shows just how true to character Chilean Riesling can be. Coming from the excellent team at the biodynamic vineyard Clos des Fous, it has all the trademarks of a great Riesling (petrol notes and citrus) with the killer acidity you can expect from Malleco.
Check out their Chardonnay from Malleco too.
Part of the Undurraga terroir-focused series, this Terroir Hunter Pinot Noir takes the Chilean winery a bit further afield – into the cool climes of Malleco in southern Chile.
You can taste this alongside their coastal Pinot Noir but be prepared to taste a very different expression of Chilean Pinot Noir – much earthier with a fresh acidity and lower alcohol.