DESCENDIENTES DE CHARLES MARTÍNEZ
RED • 750 ML
VALLE DE OJOS NEGROS • ENSENADA, B.C.
"A Mexican family blend: Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from Ojos Negros."
Quick Facts
Descendientes de Charles Martínez is a Mexican red from Valle de Ojos Negros (Ensenada, Baja California), a blend of Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak. It is an organic, dry, full-bodied wine.
- Type: dry red, 750 ml
- Origin: Valle de Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
- Grapes: Malbec, Syrah (Shiraz), Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style: creamy tannins from the oak, fresh acidity, ripe fruit
- Service: 16 °C to 18 °C
- Shipping and returns: free from MXN $1,499; 90 days at no cost
A Red from Ojos Negros
The Valle de Ojos Negros is about 40 km east of Ensenada and is a high-altitude area in the interior of Baja California. Descendientes de Charles Martínez aims to show the quality of this region with a blend dedicated to the family's mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Buy this Mexican wine at La Cava Shop with free shipping from MXN $1,499 and discover more organic wines and Syrah wines.
1. Technical Details
Winery: Descendientes de Charles Martínez.
Region: Valle de Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
Varieties: Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sweetness: Dry.
Aging: In oak, with a rest in bottle.
Farming: Organic.
SKU: MX-DCM-TINTO-750ML
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep cherry red with a bright violet rim.
Nose: Ripe black and red fruit, plum, raspberry, black pepper, vanilla and cocoa.
Palate: Honeyed, almost creamy tannins thanks to the oak, with fresh acidity and a concentrated structure. A long finish of dark fruit and spice.
3. Pairing and Moments
Pairing: Rib eye, arrachera, cabrito, chiles en nogada, black mole and aged cheeses. See the guide to wines for fatty cuts.
- Carne asada: grilled cuts.
- Family meal: weekend barbecues.
- Gift: for anyone who wants to discover Baja California wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this wine made?
In the Valle de Ojos Negros, about 40 km east of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, by Descendientes de Charles Martínez.
Which grapes does it contain?
It is a blend of Malbec, Syrah (Shiraz) and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in oak.
Is it a dry wine, and what is its style?
Yes, it is a dry, full-bodied red with soft, creamy tannins thanks to the oak, fresh acidity and ripe black and red fruit.
What does it pair with?
With carne asada, arrachera, cabrito, chiles en nogada, mole and aged cheeses. Serve between 16 °C and 18 °C.
Where can I buy Mexican wine from Ojos Negros?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from MXN $1,499 and 90 days for returns at no cost.