De Martino SANTA INES Sauvignon Blanc Maipo Valley
Name:
De Martino SANTA INES Sauvignon Blanc Maipo Valley - 2006 / 07
Where it's from:
>Chile
>Maipo
Price per case:
£87.60
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Zesty/Aromatic Dry Whites
Grapes:
Sauvignon Blanc
Description:
Yellow in colour with green tones, this wonderful wine is incredibly intense on the nose with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and green apples. It is fresh and lively on the palate, with a pleasant and surprisingly long finish.
Intense ruby-red in colour, with aromas reminiscent of red fruit and cassis, this wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with fine tannins and a long, smooth finish.Serve between 16-17ºC, ideally with barbecues, red meats, pizzas and the quintessential Chilean snack (12 x 75 cl)
An attractive yellow colour with green tones; this splendid wine has a clean aroma with characteristics of pineapple and citrus fruits. It is well-balanced, fresh and smooth, with a long and delicate finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Violet-red in colour, this delicious red wine exhibits intense black pepper and juicy cherry aromas, with flavours of dark fruits on the palate. It is full-bodied and smooth with an impressively long finish. (12 x 75 cl)
This Merlot is intense ruby-red in colour, with a concentrated aroma, with notes of ripe red fruit. It is medium-bodied, well-rounded, with velvety tannins and a long finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Lovely straw yellow in colour, with a splendid aromatic display of white peaches, grass and green apples. It is refreshing and well balanced on the palate, with the grass and green apples again appearing to the fore. Along with a lemony tang at the end, this wine is incredibly full of flavour. (12 x 75 cl)
Chile's dry and disease-free climate is a paradise for winemaking. Out of great respect for nature, the De Martino family has created wines under the most organic and honest circumstances. The grapes used are organically grown in their own Isla de Maipo estate. For vinification, they have used only grapes own yeasts during fermentation and a minimum of sulphur. A wine the way nature intended. These organic wines are fully certified by BCS -ko-Garantie GMBH . TASTING NOTE. Deep ruby red in colour, on the nose one is reminded of ripe dark fruits, like blueberries and blackberries, while the wood is well-integrated with the fruit. On the palate is soft with velvety tannins. Once again, one notices the fruit well-integrated with the wood; the ripe, while dark fruits combine well with the spices. Long and intense finish. (12 x 75 cl)
The Legado Reserva wines come from the family's own estate in the Maipo Valley. Produced from grapes carefully selected and hand-picked, these wines have good colour, individual personality, great structure, and are concentrated and fruity, expressively representative of each variety. The wines receive 12 months ageing in French oak and production is limited Attractive, rich ruby red color. Fresh, alluring aromas of berries, blackcurrant, toasty and smoky, with hints of violet and sweet oak. Full bodied and harmonious on the palate, the rich fruit and toasty oak deliver a long, full finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Our top-quality and most exclusive wine, the Gran Familia range is the pride of the De Martino family. Only the very best grapes are used in both varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. These wines are aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and rested in our private cellars until their release. Both Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 and 2002 were selected Premium Wine of the Year in the prestigious Chilean wine guide, La Guia de Vinos de Chile 2004 and 2005 editions. Intensely deep-red colour with violet-coloured tints. A complex and alluring bouquet with berries and a slight hint of smoke and violets. This follows through to the palate, revealing a perfect balance of oak and fruit, resulting in a full-bodied wine with intense flavours. (12 x 75 cl)