Ventisquero Grey Sauvignon Blanc

Chile, Atacama, Huasco Valley
Bottle
Ratings
90 points
Identity
Producer Ventisquero Wine Estates
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Aroma The nose is fairly lean, presenting aromas such as lime, wildflowers, jalapeño and wet stones.
Palate The palate is all about citrus and salinity, offering lemon and lime citrus with outstanding, bright acidity and fantastically saline minerals.
Finish Salty citrus flavors linger on a mouth watering finish with a sea-salt freshness and zesty acidity.
Food Pairing oysters, sea urchins, clams
Aging Potential under 5 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
13.0
Terroir
clay and calcareous
Interesting facts
This wine comes from the Huasco River Valley in the Atacama Desert, where water is irrigated from the Huasco River to sustain the vines.