Last week, in my review of Santa Ema chardonnay, I had mentioned how cool climate regions tend to produce better chardonnay than other locations. And tonight I want to highlight another awesome chardonnay from another cool climate region.
De Martino Legado Reserva chardonnay is also from Chile, but this wine is from the Limarí Valley—a cool climate region in northern Chile. Now remember, Chile is south of the equator. Therefore, northern Chile is the closer end to the equator, which might intuitively make you think that this would be a hot region. But it’s all about the coastal influence. Cool air and fog from the Pacific has a strong impact on the climate of this valley, making it a great region for cool climate chardonnay.
This wine has lovely, nutty and perfumey aromas along with some melon and peach fragrances. The palate has bright acidity with apple, citrus and caramelized peach flavors. The mouth feel is almost effervescent, making it refreshing and enjoyable. The finish is tangy and long lasting with melon flavors.
This is a beautiful wine and makes me want to drink more chardonnay… as long as it’s like this.
Wine: De Martino Legado Reserva Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 89
Price: $16.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.