DE MARTINO ISLA DE MAIPO, CHILE
“Wine must have charm and make you smile.” – Sebastián De Martino
Pietro De Martino arrived in Chile from Italy in 1934 and began seeking a place that was as unique as the wine he dreamed of making. Isla de Maipo, with its alluvial soils and Mediterranean climate, offered the perfect conditions for making classic wines in a fresh, elegant style. Since then the De Martino family has specialized in creating wines that stand out because of their sense of place, purity, and balance. The fourth generation, headed by brothers Marco Antonio and Sebastián De Martino, are bringing back wine making traditions lost in the current generation by incorporating the traditional wine making practices their grandfather once used. They use sustainable agriculture and traditional fermentation techniques that highlight the high quality of their fruit, which comes from selected parcels throughout Chile. The resulting wines are of great purity with a sense of place and balance. They continue searching for exciting terroirs and old Tinjas (large clay pots made from Chilean soil) while polishing their house style.
Wines:
De Martino Estate Sauvignon Blanc
De Martino Estate Carmenere
De Martino Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
De Martino Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Organic
De Martino Legado Chardonnay
De Martino Legado Pinot Noir
De Martino Legado Carmenere
De Martino Legado Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
De Martino Cinsault Viejas Tinajas
De Martino Gallardía Cinsault
De Martino Vigno Carignan
Trade Tools:
De Martino Legado Chardonnay – 2017 Shelf Talker
De Martino Cinsault Viejas Tinajas – 2016 Shelf Talkers