Wine De Martino, Legado Pinot Noir Reserva, 2022
Despite being one of the most challenging varieties to work with, this expression of Pinot Noir is extraordinary. As a complete contrast to a robust Cabernet Sauvignon, this delicate wine is soft and highly complex.
Characteristics
Wine Style:
Red - A light and perfumed wine with prominent fruits and subtle oak represent classic European styles.
Tasting Notes:
Pale ruby red colour. Perfumed aromatics of fresh red berries and cherries are combined with a smoky mineral and earthy notes. The palate is ripe and fresh, with polished soft tannins, weight in the palate and a lingering finish.
Gastronomy:
Pairs very well with poultry, venison, beef, veal and roasted vegetables.
Vineyards:
Coastal Limari Valley, 18 km distance from the Pacific Ocean. 100% Pinot Noir planted without rootstock. The vineyard is 20 years old VSP trellised and Guyot pruned. Cool maritime climate strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean. Limestone soils composed of clay with a high percentage of calcium carbonate.
Ageing method:
The wine was aged in used Burgundian barrels (228 lts.) for 12 months.
Winemaking process:
The grapes are partially destemmed while keeping a high percentage (30%) of whole clusters and undergo a cold maceration for five days. Alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous, once finished the wine was left in contact with the skins for 10 days before being racked into used Burgundian barrel where they complete malolactic fermentation.
