De Martino Vigno Old Vine Carignan 2021

Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. The De Martino family left Italy to settle in Chile, founding their winery in the Maipo Valley in 1934. Today, the company, led by Marco Antonio and Sebastián, the fourth generation of the family, is recognized globally for its fantastic wines and its pioneering role in the production of Chilean Carmenere. The wine is a blend of mostly Carignan with small additions of Malbec, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carmenère. The grapes are sourced from the La Aguada vineyard, situated in the Coastal Mountains of the Maule Valley. The vines, planted in 1955, are ungrafted and not artificially irrigated. They benefit from fairly deep soil composed of clay and granite, and a Mediterranean climate tempered by ocean breezes. After fermentation with indigenous yeasts, the wine remains in contact with the skins for approximately three weeks before being aged for two years in foudres. In the glass, the Vigno Old Vine Carignan presents a powerful and broad aromatic profile, featuring notes of plum, berries, and pepper, with a subtle hint of game in the background. On the palate, it is concentrated and juicy, energetic and fresh, with a crisp acidity and firm, chalky tannins. It is well-structured and smooth, with a mineral edge that lingers on the long finish. It is the ideal wine for grilled red meat or pulled pork.
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