Vina Ventisquero VENTISQUERO GRAN RESERVE Carmenere Maipo Valley
Name:
Vina Ventisquero VENTISQUERO GRAN RESERVE Carmenere Maipo Valley - 2006
Where it's from:
>Chile
>Aconcagua
>Casablanca Valley
Price per case:
£55.78
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Grapes:
Carmenere
Description:
Vina Ventisquero are committed to continuously improving its vinification process and reducing its environmental impact to a minimum. It therefore aims for 100% compliance with environmental regulations and legislation.
The best grapes from the Maipo Valley, renowned for its Mediterranean climate and warm dry summers, are selected for this wine. Working closely with the grapes and vineyards over the years, Vina Ventisquero have come to understand and carefully manage this variety and are more than capable of creating a great Carmenere Gran Reserva.
A true reflection of our terroir, this is a wine with tremendous personality, identity, and character. Harvested by hand this is a blend of 85% Maipo Carmenere and 15% Colchagua Malbec that has been aged in French oak barrels between 12 -14 months.
This Carmenere Gran Reserva is a deep bluish black colour, with blackberry aromas and notes of black pepper, vanilla as well as a soft smokey tone resulting from ageing in French oak barrels. Its rich structure of velvety tannins make it ideal to accompany exotic meals, strong fish and ripe cheeses.
Soil type: Granite-like and rocky, highly permeable soil. 0.6m to 1m in depth; mainly slopes. Color: Black, intense purplish color. Aroma: Intense cassis, red fruit aromas and dashes of vanilla. Palate: Great firm and ripe tannin structure, ideal for meats with elaborated sauce and overripe cheese. (6 x 75 cl)
Soil type: Clayish soils, ideal for this vinestock. 1 to 2 meters in depth. Color: Intense ruby red. Aroma: Intense aromas of prune, black berries, mixed with tones of vanilla. Palate: Ripe and long tannins, soft and silky on the palate, ideal for pasta and sauces, strong fish and ripe cheese. Vintage and dates: Manual picking from March 15 to March 25. (6 x 75 cl)
Color: Deep bluish black. Aroma: Intense vanilla scent combined with notes of black pepper and bitter chocolate. Palate: Soft tannins, highly velvety wine bearing the perfect body to accompany pasta, hot, spicy dishes, fresh cheese and exotic food. (12 x 75 cl)
Vina Ventisquero are committed to continuously improving its vinification process and reducing its environmental impact to a minimum. It therefore aims for 100% compliance with environmental regulations and legislation. This wine is from the Casablanca Valley vineyard, with its warm weather and pleasant coastal breezes, that cool the summer temperatures. This fantastic location offers the ideal conditions for slow ripening which allows grapes to develop and maintain their flavour and aroma. Located 80 Km from Santiago and close to the Pacific Ocean, this valley receives approximately 450 mm of rain during the winter months of May through September. The poor, finely-textured sandy alluvial soil retains very little moisture and produces low yields , resulting in high quality fruit with concentrated varietal characteristics. The best grapes from the vineyards are selected for this wine. Working closely with the grapes and vineyards over the years, Vina Ventisquero have come to understand and carefully manage this variety and are more than capable of creating a great Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva. A true reflection of our terroir, this is a wine with tremendous personality, identity, and character. This Sauvignon Blanc is an intense green colour with yellow shades and a citrus fruit bouquet, showing grapefruit as well as tropical touches, such as, maracuya. A Gran Reserva with good structure, balanced acidity, tropical fruit flavors,and lovely long finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Color: Golden greenish yellow. Aroma: Intense tropical fruit aromas, papaya, with smooth vanilla touches and citric fruits ending. Palate: Rich structure, balanced acidity, tropical fruits bouquet and long finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Color: Deep bluish black. Aroma: Intense vanilla scent combined with notes of black pepper and bitter chocolate. Palate: Soft tannins, highly velvety wine bearing the perfect body to accompany pasta, hot, spicy dishes, fresh cheese and exotic food. (6 x 75 cl)
Color: Black, intense purplish color. Aroma: Ripe red fruits like plums with dashes of vanilla and tobacco. Palate: Ripe and soft tannins, sound body and long finish. Ripe fruits are balanced by the toasty hints of the barrel, perfect for grilled or roasted red meats, overripe cheese and pink meats. (12 x 75 cl)
Color: Intense, deep purplish black. Aroma: Intense black berries aromas, combined with spicy ones and smoked hints stemming from the barrel. Palate: Rich structure, firm and round tannins, ideal silkiness for spicy sauce pasta, all kinds of roasted and grilled meats and exotic dishes. (12 x 75 cl)