Marca Negra Sanmartin

Verdict

San martinero is a karwinskii variant with its own voice – brighter than bicuishe, lighter than madrecuishe, and Basilio Pacheco's Marca Negra release is the widest-distribution version in circulation. At 46-48% it's at proof-fair for karwinskii and drinks cleaner than the brand's ensamble. A genuine shelf discovery for karwinskii geeks.

Tasting notes

Nose: Green pepper, wet grass, wildflower, mineral

Palate: 46-48% of copper-pulled san martinero – the karwinskii's wet slate backbone meets a brighter, lifted top note than bicuishe or madrecuishe usually carry

Finish: Dry, green – long

The bottom line

A shelf-available karwinskii worth the flight