2019 Ventisquero Vertice Carménère Syrah

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2019 Ventisquero Vertice Carménère Syrah

At the highest point of our Roblería vineyard in the Apalta Valley, a meeting between John Duval and Felipe Tosso gave birth to a unique blend of Carménère and Syrah. Two visions, just one spirit. In a process that delivers the best of each element.

Tasting Notes

Colour

Deep red with violet hues.

Aroma

The nose reveals black fruit, such as blackberries, intermingled with gentle spices, such as black pepper, damp earth, notes of native forest and a hint of graphite and soft spices.

Palate

This wine has a firm structure and silky tannins. Its black fruit and spicy flavors, together with medium to high acidity lend it balance in the mouth and persistence in the finish.

Fermentation

The grapes first underwent a low-temperature pre-fermentative maceration to bring out the maximum colour and aromas. Then the must was fermented in small stainless steel tanks and open tanks. The management of the tannins in this wine is very important.

Aging

The wine was aged for 22 months in 300-litre ultra-fine French oak barrels, 40% of them new and the rest second and third use. Then is was bottle aged for at least 14 months. 

Producer

Tosso’s winemaking travels have taken him to Napa, Sonoma, Argentina, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, back to Concha Y Toro in Chile and then finally to Vina Ventisquero. In 2003, Felipe began a close collaboration with John Duval (ex Penfolds) in the production of icon wines Pangea and Vertice, a partnership that continues to this day.

Accolades

 

Wine Advocate, Robert Parker – 90 points

Reviewed by Luis Gutierrez

The 2017 Vertice Apalta Vineyard is from a riper and more concentrated crop with lower yields and comes through as riper and rounder, with more fruit and concentration. There is more tannin and more power. Part of the wine now matures in oak foudres, and that is helping with the integration of the oak. 38,000 bottles produced. 

    Specifications

    Year 2019
    Bottle Size 750ml
    Cultivar 51% Carménère & 49% Syrah
    Country Chile
    Alcohol content
    14% alc vol 
    Units of Alcohol per Bottle 10.5 units
    Type Red Wine
    Aging Potential This wine can be enjoyed now, but it has the potential to be aged for at least 15 years.
    Allergen Information Contains sulphites
    Food Matches
    This wine is superb paired with spicy food, such as Indian, Thai, Mexican and Spanish cuisine and other more complex dishes. It also goes well with semi-ripe cheese and strongly flavoured meat such as wild boar and venison.
    Origin

    La Roblería Vineyard, Colchagua Valley