De Martino Winery Collection

 

Four Generations of Chilean Terroir Innovation

Founded in 1934 by Italian immigrant Pietro De Martino Pascualone in Isla de Maipo,De Martino Winery stands as one of Chile’s most historic, visionary, and pioneering wine estates. Over four generations, the De Martino family has shaped the trajectory of modern South American winemaking through a commitment to sustainable viticulture, minimal intervention, and authentic sense-of-place expression.

De Martino holds a monumental place in wine history: in 1996, it became the very first winery to commercially label and export Chilean Carmenère as a distinct varietal after the grape was rediscovered. Furthermore, as Latin America's first carbon-neutral winery, De Martino combines historic legacy with forward-thinking stewardship. Sourcing grapes across diverse microclimates—from the coastal granite hills of Itata to the gravelly alluvial soils of Maipo Valley—De Martino crafts pure, balanced, and food-friendly wines celebrated by international critics.

Viticultural Philosophy & Industry Milestones

• First Exporters of Carmenère (1996): De Martino bottled and exported the first wine officially labeled as Carmenère from theirAlto de Piedras vineyard in Isla de Maipo, proving to the world that Chile’s forgotten Bordeaux variety possessed world-class potential.

• Centenary Vines & Ancient Winemaking (Itata Revival): Pioneers in restoring centuries-old dry-farmed bush vines in the Itata Valley, De Martino revitalized ancient winemaking techniques using native claytinajas (amphorae) and wild yeasts to express unadulterated fruit purity.

• Sustainable & Organic Stewardship: Certified carbon-neutral since 2009, the family focuses on organic farming practices, early harvesting to maintain vibrant natural acidity, and aging in large neutral oakfoudres or concrete rather than heavily toasted new barriques.

Featured Portfolio & Key Ranges

• De Martino Alto de Piedras Carmenère (Single Vineyard): The flagship expression that started it all. Sourced from gravelly soils in Isla de Maipo, fermented with native yeasts, and aged in large oak foudres. Offers refined layers of dark plum, cocoa nib, tobacco leaf, and savory spice with fine-grained tannins.

• Legado Series: Terroir-focused Reserva wines showcasing ideal regional varietal matchups—including crisp Limarí Chardonnay, intense Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon, and elegant Casablanca Pinot Noir.

• Viejas Tinajas / Old Vine Series: Unfiltered, low-intervention heritage wines made from old-vine Cinsault, Muscat, and Malbec/Carignan field blends fermented in traditional Chilean clay amphorae. Vibrantly fresh, mineral-driven, and expressive.

• Cuvée Gran Vino: A prestigious Maipo blend dominated by classic Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec and Petit Verdot, delivering structural power, graphite complexity, and multi-decade cellar potential.

Epicurean Food Pairings

• Carmenère: Roasted duck breast with blackberry sauce, slow-braised pork carnitas, grilled lamb chops, and empanadas with chimichurri.

• Cabernet Sauvignon & Red Blends: Dry-aged ribeye steaks, grilled venison, rich beef brisket, and aged hard cheeses like Manchego or Parmigiano-Reggiano.

• Cinsault & Old-Vine Reds: Charcuterie boards, grilled sausages, herb-crusted roast chicken, and mushroom risotto.

• Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc: Fresh oysters, ceviche, grilled halibut with lemon butter, and goat cheese crostini.