"Ventisquero Explorador - the adventure begins- pays homage to the Exploradores
glacier (or "Ventisquero" in spanish) in Southern Chile and all the adventurers who begin
the tour of our wines."
Tasting Notes
It offers a vibrant, youthful aroma of plum, cherry, and cassis with a touch of spice. The palate is smooth and well-balanced, with silky tannins that beautifully blend the fruit and oak.
Vinification
The selected clusters were transported to the winery, where they underwent a
low-temperature pre-fermentative maceration o bring out the maximum colour and
aromas. Then the must was fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled
temperature of between 24°C and 26°C.
Producer
Ventisquero has the only wines in the world from the Atacama desert, making wines
further north than any other winery in Chile. Ventisquero makes wines in all other
cardinal points, the west, east and south making them a winery of diversity and
distinction. They are family owned, with 100% estate vineyards and one of the founding
wineries to push the sustainability movement in Chile. With award winning Chief
winemaker Felipe Tosso at the helm and world recognised winemaker John Duval, they
continue to take Ventisquero ‘a step beyond’.
Alan's Personal Tasting Note
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 85% Merlot, 15% Syrah |
| Country | Chile |
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Alcohol content
|
13% alc vol
|
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.75 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, vegan. vegetarian. |
| Food Matches |
Best served at between 16°C and 18°C. This wine pairs well with semi-mature cheese,
white meat and pasta dishes |
| Origin |
La Roblería Vineyard, Colchagua Valley |
