De Martino Old Vine Series Las Olvidades
The wine’s color is ruby with a perfumed nose of red fruits complimented by herbal and floral notes. The palate has intense flavors of red fruit, like cherry and plums, with a bright and grippy dry balance. In 1934, Pietro De Martino Pascualone arrived in Chile from his native Italy and founded Viña De Martino in Isla de Maipo. Today, the 3rd & 4th generations of the De Martino family carry forth the family legacy. In 1998, De Martino embarked on a pioneering project to convert their traditional viticultural practices to 100% organic out of respect for the land.
Grape Varietal: País, San Francisco (Negramoll)
Feature: Sustainable, Organic
Country: Chile
Region: Sur
Appellation: Itata Valley
Grape Profile: País (pronounced pa-EES), also known as Mission in the U.S. and Criolla Chica in Argentina, is one of the oldest grape varieties cultivated in the Americas brought by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. San Francisco, better known internationally as Negramoll, is an ancient red grape variety historically associated with Spain’s Canary Islands. It produces pale-colored red wines with aromatic depth.
Region Profile: The Itata Valley, located in the southern part of Chile, is one of the country's oldest and most historically significant wine-producing regions. Despite its long history, Itata has only recently gained recognition for its unique environment and distinctive wines. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, it benefits from a cool, Mediterranean climate that is ideal for grape growing.
Pair with: Grilled poultry and pork. Charcuterie and mature cheeses like prosciutto and gouda or cheddar. Roasted vegetables like asparagus or zucchini. Herb-infused Mediterranean cuisine.
