VentisqueroGrey Merlot 2019

Name: Grey Merlot
Brand: Ventisquero
SKU: VIN-016911
Price: 16.5 GBP
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Product code: 16911

£16.50 inc VAT

Limited Stock: (5 btls)

Red Wine from
Central Valley, Chile

Country: Chile

Region: Central Valley

Sub-Region: Apalta

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Ventisquero

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Felipe Tosso

Grape: Merlot

Grape: 100% Merlot

only {{ limitedStock }} available Sold in multiples of {{ caseSize }} {{ inCartQuantity(productId) }} in cart

Sold in multiples of {{ caseSize }}

All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual label may vary due to changes between vintages.

Country: Chile

Region: Central Valley

Sub-Region: Apalta

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Ventisquero

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Felipe Tosso

Grape: Merlot

Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Ventisquero Grey Merlot is a striking red wine that showcases the bold character of the Merlot grape. Hailing from the Maipo Valley in Chile, this wine boasts a deep garnet color with a hint of purple, enticing the senses at first glance. On the nose, it offers an aromatic bouquet of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, which are complemented by subtle notes of spice and vanilla. The palate is velvety and well-balanced, presenting a harmonious mix of red berry flavors, gentle tannins, and a touch of oak. The Ventisquero Grey Merlot is a superb choice for those seeking a smooth and delightful wine experience.

Tasting Notes

This Merlot demonstrates all the classic characteristics of this variety with great elegance. Intense red fruit, strawberries and ripe plum integrate delicately with chocolate and a hint of smokiness.

About the Winery

Ventisquero is one of Chile’s leading premium wineries. A project that began in 1998 with the first Ventisquero wines being released in 2001. Since the beginning, owner Don Gonzalo Vial and his family have been pushing the status quo and always looking “a step beyond”.

With 100% estate vineyards, and one of the founding wineries to push the sustainability movement in Chile, it was only a matter of time before they set sights on a new project.

Tara was born in 2008, when they dared to plant its first vines in the Huasco Valley right in the midst of the Atacama Desert. The first year, all vines died due to incredibly salty soils. This is the driest desert on earth, and so the winemakers soon learnt that this was extreme viticulture, and it was like planting vines on Mars.

The Tara project produces the only commercial wines from the Atacama desert, making wines further north than any other winery in Chile. The vines grow not only on salty soils, but with a high limestone content adding to the minerality. The yields are highly restricted due to the soils, the very strong winds that blow from the nearby Pacific Ocean and the lack of rain. Some vines even produce as low as 18hl/ha.

The wines are pressed by feet and bottled by hand. Even the wax covering the cork is done manually. They are bottled unfiltered and unfined and there are no additions to these wines. Just a small amount of sulfur is added to maintain the wines freshness. Due to the very consistent and reliable climate, there is no need for chemicals or pesticides in the vineyard.

The wines are made in small quantities and truly are a reflection of terroir.

http://www.ventisquero.com

Find out more