COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Viña Ventisquero
REGION
Aconcagua Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Icon Buttery Chardonnay from Viña Ventisquero is a 100% Chardonnay from the Aconcagua region of Chile. Founded in 1998 by Gonzalo Vial, Viña Ventisquero draws its name from the Spanish word for glacier, reflecting the region's landscape. The Aconcagua region's climate, with warm days and cool nights influenced by Pacific breezes, is key to grape cultivation. The 2023 vintage experienced favorable weather, supporting full grape ripeness. The wine is notable for its 'buttery' character, a result of its winemaking process.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Ventisquero' means glacier in Spanish.
Fact 02
The wine is available in a 3L bag-in-box format.
Fact 03
It's considered a 'Good buy' in some markets.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Icon Buttery Chardonnay is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The must is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on French oak, a process that contributes to its distinctive 'buttery' character and full body. The 2023 vintage experienced favorable weather conditions, supporting the full ripeness and complexity of the grapes.
