94 Points, Luis Gutiérrez (Robert Parker Wine Advocate)
The spicier 2018 Single Vineyard Alto de Piedras has notes of Carmenere with good ripeness, which translates into more aromas, good purity and freshness, with a touch of paprika and red pepper, very fine tannins and a velvety texture with some chalky tannins. This is the opposite of the 2017—they harvested late after a long and slow ripening, when the grapes had the chance to develop their full aromatic and taste profile. 11,340 bottles were filled in October 2019.
Pietro De Martino immigrated to Chile from Italy in 1934 in pursuit of the perfect place to make wine. Now led by the family’s innovative fourth generation, De Martino has become one of Chile’s most adventurous and dynamic wineries. Marco Antonio and Sebastián De Martino, alongside Winemaker Nicolás Pérez are always seeking out new distinctive terroirs. In addition to revitalizing old abandoned vineyards, they work with select vineyards across the country crafting wines that stand out for their sense of place. They farm organically and have brought back artisanal traditions that use less oak, more concrete and native yeasts, producing fresher styles of Chilean wines that have become known for their purity and balance.

