A distinctive wine that shows the intensity and character arising from the fruit of old, dry-farmed vines. The nose displays typical floral and zesty notes of Muscat with a complex smoky mineral hint. The dry palate is very well balanced between crisp acidity, intense fruit and a soft texture, and the finish lingers beautifully.
Gallardia Old Vine White
De Martino
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Press Review
" This shows a lot of freshness for this grape variety, framing apricots, citrus and pink grapefruit with herb undertones. A taut palate, drawn out by edgy acidity, but still boasting a lot of concentration from the layers of stone fruit. Drink now. "
Press Review
" De Martino is always a reliable name for quality in Chile. The Gallardía Cinsault is good value, but this has real intrigue: a blend of 70% Muscat and 30% Corinto (aka Chasselas) from an vineyard planted in 1905. Aromatic, fresh and dry, it's full of mineral-edged stone fruit, gentle nutty tones and brisk acidity. "
Winemaking
Bunches are destemmed and the berries pressed. Spontaneous fermentation in used French oak barrels. The wine does a partial malolactic fermentation and is aged on its fine lees for 6 months prior to bottling.
Customer Reviews
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Quality wine of character
A year on this wine still has more to give - the colour has taken on a touch of golden yellow, the fruit has taken on a subtle savoury complexity whilst still retaining a fresh core of acidity and the fruit still has a nice whisper of table grape and stone fruit. This is great value and very interesting right now.
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Beautiful white from Chile
Perfect, but then I’m a big muscat fan! There is some natural subtle sweet fruit from the muscat grape but it’s completely dry on the finish - the palate is fresh, structured and well rounded with bags of depth, acidity and character from the old vines to keep your interest. Great with fish and spiced dishes.
Product Specification
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ColourWhite
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CountryChile
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RegionItata Valley
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StyleDry
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUJ4426118
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Alcohol %12.5%
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GrapeMuscat of Alexandria
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes