COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Viña Ventisquero
REGION
Atacama
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Viña Ventisquero Tara Chardonnay 2022 is a white wine from the Atacama DO in Chile, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The wine is cultivated in the Atacama Desert, a challenging terroir characterized by saline soils and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, influenced by the cool Camanchaca fog. This extreme environment shapes the wine's distinctive character. Viña Ventisquero, established in 2000, is dedicated to showcasing Chile's varied terroirs, with the Tara project being a prime example of their innovative approach to viticulture in extreme conditions. The project has been recognized for its success in overcoming viticultural challenges.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€37
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown in the driest desert on Earth.
Fact 02
Just 15km from the Pacific Ocean.
Fact 03
Saline soils impart a unique minerality.
Fact 04
Minimal rainfall, high sunshine hours.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Viña Ventisquero Tara Chardonnay 2022 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process begins with whole cluster pressing, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts. The wine then undergoes aging for 20 months, with half of the production maturing in concrete eggs and the other half in untoasted oak foudres. Lees stirring (batonnage) is employed to enhance texture and complexity. The vineyard is located in the Huasco Valley, within the Atacama DO, where vines were planted in 2007.
