Wines Casablanca Valley Martino - 2024 - 2024

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Martino’s Cuvée 2024 from the Casablanca Valley stands out as a fresh and expressive white wine from one of Chile’s most renowned cool-climate regions. The specific blend chosen for this vintage assembles grapes selected for their aromatic intensity and vibrant acidity, typical of the Casablanca terroir. Given the area’s fame for varietals like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, it is likely this cuvée showcases a crisp profile, with bright fruit and lively citrus notes accented by subtle herbal or floral hints. The modern approach to vinification in Casablanca combines clean, temperature-controlled fermentation with careful handling to preserve freshness and finesse, resulting in a dry, elegant white.

The Casablanca Valley, located just a short distance from Chile’s Pacific coast, benefits from pronounced maritime influences. Morning fogs and cool sea breezes grant this area a long, temperate growing season, ensuring grapes ripen slowly and maintain excellent natural acidity. The soils here are diverse, with mixtures of clay, sandy loam and granite, contributing complexity and minerality to the finished wines. Casablanca’s relatively recent emergence—in the late 20th century—was driven by pioneering winemakers who recognised the potential for premium whites and aromatics, placing the region firmly on the international map.

For pairing, this Martino Cuvée 2024 dry white would be ideal with a wide range of seafood, such as Chilean ceviche with coriander and lime, grilled prawns, or baked white fish with fresh herbs. Its vibrant acidity will also complement goat cheese salads, asparagus risotto, or Mediterranean dishes rich in olive oil and lemon. If you wish to echo local Chilean flavours, try it with machas a la parmesana, baked razor clams topped with cheese.

For best enjoyment, chill the wine to 8-10°C, which will highlight its lively aromatics and refreshing acidity. Pour into medium-sized white wine glasses and allow a few minutes in the glass for the bouquet to unfold. Enjoy within its youth for optimal freshness and vibrancy.