De Martino
El León Single Vineyard Carignan 2007
Alcohol:
14%El León, an exemplary terroir wine, is a limited production blend from one of the most unique vineyard sites in Chile.
Vineyards:
Located near Cauquenes in the Coastal Mountain Range of Maule Valley, the El León vineyard is dry-farmed due to the granitic soils. The “cabeza” conduction system and old bush vine training method protect the fruit from the strong sun and high radiation in this extremely hot area. The vines, mainly Carignan with small lots of Carmenère and Malbec mixed in, are over 60 years old and render very low yields.
Technical Data:
- pH: 3.13
- Residual Sugar: 4.35 grams/liter
- Acidity: 6.15 grams/liter
- Dry Extract: 36.60 grams/liter
Winemaking:
A manual harvest is conducted in the last week of April. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tank, followed by aging in French oak barrels for 14 months.
Tasting Notes:
Intense ripe cherry aromas dominate this bouquet. It is elegant, fresh and concentrated, presenting a superb natural acidity that will allow this wine to be cellared for many years. The soft tannins render a persistent, generous finish.
Food Pairings:
An ideal accompaniment to wild boar, venison, lamb and red meats with heavy sauces.
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Shelf Talker
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Wine Advocate - 90+ pts
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Wine Spectator - 90 pts
Wine Spectator
Dark and liberally toasty, but with a pure beam of cassis and blackberry fruit as well. The rich finish lets tar, licorice and tobacco hang on, with velvety tannins adding length. Drink now through 2012. -J. Molesworth, September 2011
International Wine Cellar
Inky-ruby. An intensely perfumed bouquet evokes redcurrant, cherry pie, smoky minerals and an exotic note of potpourri. Deeply pitched red and dark fruit flavors show uncanny vivacity and pick up notes of rose and lavender pastille with air. Juicy and palate-staining, with intense finishing spiciness and excellent length. This wine clocks in with a very [...]
Wine Advocate
The 2007 Carignan Single Vineyard contains 5% Carmenere and 5% Malbec with the Carignan sourced from vines over 60 years of age. Medium purple in color, it gives up an earthy nose with hints of balsamic, Asian spices, tobacco, and assorted black fruits. This leads to a medium-bodied wine with layered spicy fruit, intense flavors, [...]
Wine Spectator
A slightly old-school style, offering hints of game and cedar that quickly give way to supple mulled cherry, linzer torte and spice notes. The mature finish lets fine-grained tannins glide through easily, while nicely integrated acidity helps add length. Drink now.
