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White dry
De Martino Cellar Collection Quebrada Seca Limarí Valley Chardonnay 2009 is an exceptional Chilean gem that, despite its vintage year, impresses with its remarkable ripeness and classic minerality. This limited-production wine offers a unique glimpse into the cool-climate potential of Limarí, promising a truly captivating experience for Chardonnay enthusiasts.
While 2009 was generally a warm vintage in Chile, the Limarí Valley experienced normal to cool conditions. This allowed this "Quebrada Seca Chardonnay" to achieve ripe fruit flavors alongside its signature classic minerality. The harvest, hand-picked during the first week of March, stands out with its broad palate and crisp acidity, culminating in a beautifully balanced wine.
The grapes for this 100% Chardonnay hail from the Limarí Valley (northern Chile), from a vineyard located just 25 km from the Pacific Ocean. This proximity ensures the constant influence of the Humboldt Current, bringing a refreshing sea breeze that shapes the wine's character. The vines, planted at a density of 3,333 plants per hectare, are rooted in calcareous clay soil – an ancient alluvial terrace of the Limarí River, which significantly contributes to the wine's distinctive minerality.
Only 3,000 bottles are available, making this a truly special release.
Serve at 12-14 °C with salmon steaks, chicken mince, lighter cheeses.
De Martino Winery is a family-owned estate founded in 1934 by Pietro De Martino, an Italian immigrant who established ideal conditions for wine production in the Maipo Valley. The winery consistently invests in organic viticulture and sustainable farming, aiming to reveal the diversity of Chile's regions and the authentic expression of terroir. Their winemakers constantly travel through different Chilean locations, seeking unique plots for the production of individual, exceptional wines, striving to prove that Chile can produce top-quality wines. De Martino was the first to export Carmenere wine to foreign countries in 1996, and currently, their single-vineyard wines consistently receive high ratings from wine critics, enthusiasts, and professionals alike.
Wine Style
De Martino wines are characterized by fresh acidity, fruitiness, and earthy notes, along with a distinctive minerality – qualities that are somewhat less common in New World wines.
Prestigious Vineyards
The grapes used for De Martino wines are grown in unique Chilean regions:
Aging and Consumption Period
The wines are aged using both modern and traditional technologies, allowing them to maintain their authenticity and emphasize the local terroir. While most De Martino wines are enjoyable upon release, some variations have the potential for long aging, developing even more complex notes.
