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White dry
A Chardonnay from the Limarí Valley, where calcareous soils and the cool coastal climate are more important than the influence of oak. De Martino produces this wine from Chardonnay grown in clay-rich limestone soils, while ageing in used oak barrels gives the wine a broader texture without overshadowing the character of the grape variety and the site.
The nose combines citrus and white-fleshed stone fruit – lemon, peach and apricot – with nutty, vanilla and subtle mineral notes. With time in the glass, the wine develops greater textural depth and spice, while the fruit remains relatively restrained.
On the palate, the wine combines a dry, fuller body with bright acidity and mineral freshness. Peach and citrus flavours are complemented by nutty and lightly creamy notes, while the limestone soils of Limarí are reflected in the saline, mineral finish. Here, oak contributes more to the texture than to the aromatic profile.
The wine is aged for 12 months in used oak barrels; previous technical specifications for Legado Chardonnay also indicate fermentation in used French oak with yeast and partial malolactic fermentation.
Serve at 10–12 °C; pair with roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, trout sautéed in butter, or creamy risotto with mushrooms.
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.
