De Martino, Legado Reserva Carmenere, Maipo Valley

Rich and intense classic Carmenere with good structure and balance, aged in used FR oak for 12 months. Deep ruby colour, purple hue. Intense aroma of blackberry, smoky plums, blueberries, cherries, tar, spices, hint of dried tomatoes and tomato leaf. Medium body, lively and vibrant with silky texture, herbal and black fruit flavours with delicate oaky hints, sour edges, supported by bright medium leveled acidity and powdery tannins.

Garnet with medium viscosity in the glass. Nose of mud, toast, red fruit, cedar, pepper and cocoa. Medium body with the aromatics carrying onto the palate with a dose of menthol. Medium finish. Fresh and appealing angularity hindered by third-rate fruit.