Caminitos Sergio Cruz Martinez Puntas de Espadin Uruguay 100% old vine Chardonnay planted

100% old vine Chardonnay planted in 1920

Fermentation in cement preserves the fruit flavors in this wine

It has lovely floral aromatics

this wine boasts bountiful black cherries and mountain berries with a distinct peppery brighness

We felt this distillate expressed itself more like a grape eau de vie than an “unaged Armagnac” (which it technically is)

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.