Ratings
86/100 Wine&Spirits Magazine · 87/100 Descorchados
Awards
Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy · Gold Medal Mundus Vini (2011)
Identity
| Producer | Ventisquero |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 85% Carmenere, 15% Syrah |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep dark cherry red with maroon hues |
| Aroma | Intense aromas of fresh black and red fruits such as blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, strawberries, cherries, combined with spicy, earthy notes, chocolate and vanilla |
| Palate | Rich structure with balanced body, round and velvety tannins, full and intense with smooth tannins and moderate acidity |
| Finish | Clean, elegant, smooth and refined finish with a delicate sweetness |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with soft cheeses, fatty dishes, stews, grilled red meats, lamb, and BBQ |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | 70% aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, then 3 months in bottle |
Interesting facts
| Ventisquero means glacier in Spanish. The winery was founded in 1990 and is based in the coastal Maipo Valley. Felipe Tosso is the head winemaker with experience in Bordeaux. The winery owns vineyards in major Chilean regions and uses estate-grown grapes. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 7808725400166 |
| Cork | cork |