Attractively fascinating, leafy, peppery aromas greet the nose, before you step down into to the cellar, where a deep trove of earth, tar and yeast extract awaits. The palate impression is almost entirely textural: surpassingly soft and harmonious, it has supremely silky tannins, and acidity which is at once fresh and understated. Complete, satisfying and with surpassing elegance, this is as beautifully-balanced as it is intriguing. ‘Las Olvidadas’, or ‘The Forgotten’ refers to the 2,507 venerable vines, aged between 100 and 300 years, whose meagre yields make this wine. It is a field blend of around 80% País and 20% San Francisco—DNA testing has shown the latter variety to be a crossing of País and Moscatel.
'Las Olvidadas' Old Vine País & San Francisco
De Martino
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Press Review
96/100 - A special selection of the extremely old-vines from Guarilihue, at least 120 years of age. Tangy, smoky white pepper and mezcal-like freshness with agile, salted red cherries, red plums and grapefruit rind. This falls in the same category as the likes of Comando G, Envinate and Pedro Parra's cinsauts – nervy, nimble and almost reductive. Long, ethereal and bright. Peppery and so delicious! 91% pais and 9% san francisco (believed to be negramoll). 11% whole clusters. 3,200 bottles made. Dangerously drinkable. Hard to say no.
Press Review
94/100 - From vines more than a century-old, present at the foundation of the De Martino estate, and a field blend of 80% País and 20% San Francisco, this is characterful, alluringly broody yet deliciously drinkable. Allow it time in the glass to unveil the wet earth, tobacco and mocha earthiness underneath the crunchy cranberry, red cherry and pomegranate fruit. Lovely fluidity and energy throughout. Long, savoury finish with lingering cherry pit and tobacco. Drinking Window: 2026 - 2030
Customer Reviews
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Favourite
Las Olvidadas was one of my two favourite wines of the tasting.
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Yummy!
Las Olvidadas is yummy! Five stars.
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Delicate
Rated 4.6 out of 5 so we'll have to round up.
Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryChile
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RegionItata Valley
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StyleLight Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUJ4266122
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Alcohol %12%
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GrapePaís
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes