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Calyptra Mosaiko Sauvignon Blanc

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Mosaiko Sauvignon Blanc
Alto Cachapoal, Chile

CRISP WINE STYLE

Mild yellow in color, this wine has a fresh nose with citrus and floral notes of lime, green pear and white flowers. The palate is juicy with vibrant acidity. It has a great volume and a long aftertaste, with a fresh and elegant finish.

Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Analysis: 13% alcohol / volume
Appellation: DO Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Vineyards: Estate grown and bottled
Winemaker: Emiliano Dominguez Battochia

WINEMAKING:
Made with estate grown grapes, immersed in the Alto Cachapoal Valley. Hand-harvested in 12 kg boxes, Mosaiko Sauvignon Blanc is born from a combination of Sauvignon Blanc quarters, each contributing its own expression. Once in the winery and after a selection of clusters and destemming, they take the grapes to the press, where they do a soft press, to obtain the must. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures, between 57.2ºF and 60.8ºF, over an average period of 20 days. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out. It is aged for six months in stainless steel tanks with its own lees. Once bottled, the wine is aged for a minimum of six months in bottle prior to release.

ABOUT CALYPTRA VINEYARDS & WINERY:
In 1989, Dr. Jose Miguel Zarhi Troy, a plastic surgeon and wine enthusiast, initiated a vineyard project by planting the first Chardonnay vines on his property in the Alto Cachapoal Valley. Over time, his passion project expanded to include various vine varieties and a winery, producing some of Chile’s top-tier wines. In 2018, Dr. Zarhi extended the Calyptra Winery venture by partnering with Lic. Fernando Rodriguez Merino, an IT businessman from Argentina who is deeply involved in the wine, hospitality, and gastronomic industry since 2007. This collaboration led to the acquisition of a plot in Los Árboles de Villegas en Tunuyán, a prime wine-growing region in the Uco Valley at 1,250 meters above sea level. Learn more here.

Try this wine with the following recipe…

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INGREDIENTS:

Garlic Butter Croutons

  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • 2 cups ¾ inch stale bread pieces about 3 ounces

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Salad

  • 6-7 pieces bacon
  • 5 ounces plain goat cheese (chévre)
  • 7 ounces arugula
  • 2/3 cup sliced strawberries
  • ½ cup candied pecans
  • 1/3 cup dried sweetened or unsweetened cranberries
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium skillet over medium low heat, melt the butter and garlic.
  2. Turn the heat off. Add the bread to the skillet and toss so the bread is coated in the melted butter and it is completely absorbed.
  3. Place the bread pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, tossing halfway through. Set aside to cool.
  5. In a small single cup blender or food processor, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. The dressing should be thick and creamy. Set aside.
  6. Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium low heat until browned. Place on a plate lined with paper towels. Once cooled, tear into large pieces. Set aside.
  7. Use a fork to crumble the log of goat cheese into large pieces.
  8. Assemble the salad. You can toss the arugula in dressing first and top with all of the goodies or you can just drizzle the dressing on top.

Information & Photos © Calyptra Vineyards & Winery – All Rights Reserved.
© Recipe courtesy of Bites with Bri.

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Winery Spotlight Series: March 10 De Martino

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De Martino LogoVirtual Wine Tasting Event on Zoom and Facebook LIVE

De Martino

Isla de Maipo, Chile

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:00pm CST / 7:00pm EST

Join us for a virtual wine tasting event, featuring De Martino wines from Chile, with guest speaker Sebastián De Martino. During our virtual event, Sebastián will be guiding us through a tasting of the following 6 De Martino wines:

Zoom Facebook Live
  • Estate Sauvignon Blanc
  • Legado Chardonnay
  • Legado Pinot Noir
  • Gallardia Cinsault
  • Legado Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Les Cruces Malbec
Be sure to RSVP at your local WineStyles location or on Eventbrite. Pre-order your wines in advance at your local participating WineStyles location and taste alongside Sebastián with a front seat on Zoom! Or watch on our Facebook LIVE event.
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About De Martino:
Founded in 1934, for four generations, the De Martino family has specialized in creating wines that are a faithful reflection of their origins by focusing on selected parcels throughout Chile. The De Martino family has worked to achieve wines that represent them as a family; they believe wines of great purity, with a sense of place and balance, are a result of sustainable agriculture and traditional fermentation techniques. The style that represents the De Martino family, is one that blends origin, personality, balance and gastronomic sensibilities. In order to achieve this type of wine, over the years the De Martino family has explored over 347 vineyards all across Chile. The fourth generation, headed by Marco Antonio and Sebastián De Martino, along with their team, continue with their constant search for exciting terroirs to polish their house style. Learn more about De Martino Winery here.
Winemaking:
De Martino Winery uses organic farming and early harvesting to achieve balanced alcohol levels in their wines. Their fermentation is carried out exclusively with native yeasts, leaving out unnecessary winemaking additives that can alter the profile of the wine. Finally, aging is completed in concrete or stainless steel containers, old barrels, large oak foudres (5,000 liters each) or an ancestral terracotta amphorae (pictured below). All of these are used in the hopes of limiting external influences on the aromas and flavors of their wines, allowing the quality of each origin to fully express itself. De Martino Terracotta wine vessels
About Sebastián De Martino:
Sebastián De Martino is a 4th generation vintner and co-owner who grew up in Isla de Maipo on the vineyards of his family’s wine estate. The De Martino family came from Italy in 1934 and settled in Chile in Isla de Maipo (DO Maipo), where they began specializing in creating wines from Bordeaux grape varieties. In the years since, De Martino has become a leader in innovation and winemaking. Along with receiving his Wine MBA in Bordeaux, Sebastián supplements his wine education by traveling to wine regions around the world. So far, he has traveled to the wine regions of Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, the South of France, Barolo, Tuscany, Sicily, Jura, Rioja, Madrid, Georgia, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. In 2011, Sebastián and his brother Marco worked with the De Martino technical team to help define the house style of De Martino wines. In the years since, their goal has been to position this house style in the market. Their current goals are also to help develop Itata as a world-renowned wine region, to create an elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere from D.O. Maipo, and to spend time experimenting with volcanic wines from the Patagonia region. Today, Sebastián lives in the vineyards of the De Martino winery on Isla de Maipo, with his three dogs.
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De Martino Terroirs: 
In the Coast the De Martino’s farm vineyards in Limarí (limestone/ clay) and Casablanca (granite), where they specialize in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. In the mild – warm climate of Maipo (gravel) they grow Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. In the southern region they focus their attention at old vines, fi eld blends, dry farmed vineyards in Cahcapoal and Maule (granite). In the coast of Itata (450 km south of Santiago), where fi rst vineyards were planted back in 1551, the De Martino’s farm old vines– up to 110 year old – grown sustainably over granite, resulting in exciting Cinsault, Muscat and some other rarities.  

Let’s Taste, Learn and Enjoy® together! 

Contact your local WineStyles to RSVP for this tasting event.

De Martino Isla de Maipo, Chile

Cheers!

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