De Martino, 'Las Olvidadas' Old Vine Pais & San Francisco, 2019 Hungary and most quintessentially Leyda Valley

and most quintessentially Leyda Valley Sauvignon Blanc made by Vina Leyda

The vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc

It’s a dusky-deep colour and full of juicy

Floral notes from Xinomavro and Muscat make up a complex aromatic character

it is immediately expressive

De Martino, 'Las Olvidadas' Old Vine Pais & San Francisco, 2019 Hungary and most quintessentially Leyda ValleyAttractively fascinating, leafy, peppery aromas greet the nose, before you step down into to the cellar, where a deep trove of earth, tar and yeast extract awaits. The palate impression is almost entirely textural: surpassingly soft and harmonious, it has supremely silky tannins, and acidity which is at once fresh and understated. Complete, satisfying and with surpassing elegance, this is as beautifully balanced as it is intriguing. Las Olvidadas, or