De Martino Viejas Tinajas Tinto
2025, Isla de Maipo, Metropolitana , Chile
Profile & Story
This wine comes from a vineyard located 22 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean and 450 kilometers south of Santiago, in the village of Guarilihüe. It is a mountainous zone with granite soils, gentle hills and old dry farmed vineyards. This vineyard was planted in 1982, without rootstock, is gobelet trained and dry farmed, following the tradition of the region. This wine was fermented and aged in centennial tinajas (amphorae), a tradition originated in the first vineyards of the Itata Valley planted in 1551. The results is a tribute to the first winemakers of the country and to this special terroir.
Tasting Notes
This year saw a wet season like in years gone by and the resulting wine is highly aromatic with pronounced floral and red fruit notes, along with spices like white pepper. Fresh and concentrated in the mouth, its vibrant acidity is in perfect harmony with the fruit. A crunchy mouthfeel and fine tannins combine to create a delicious texture that lingers on the palate. While its fruity aromas make it attractive in its youth, this long and elegant vintage of Viejas Tinajas has the potential to age beautifully over the years to come