100% old vine Chardonnay planted in 1920
Pair with fish soup or lobster
Vinification kicks off with a slow spontaneous fermentation on its own yeasts in cement tanks and it is aged in a combination of steel and concrete vats before it is bottled unfiltered
We felt this distillate expressed itself more like a grape eau de vie than an “unaged Armagnac” (which it technically is)
Fermentation in cement preserves the fruit flavors in this wine
Caminitos Sergio Cruz Martinez Puntas de Espadin Uruguay 100% old vine Chardonnay plantedHigh proof and intensely aromatic, green vegetal notes (bell pepper, herbs), citrus zest, and earthy minerality jump out first. The palate is powerful and oily, layering roasted agave sweetness with savory elements (garlic, olive, clove) and bright lemony acidity. Expect a bold, punchy structure typical of puntas, with a finish thats long, spicy, and mineral driven, tapering into herbal bitterness and lingering citrus.