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Ventisquero Grey Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Chile, Maipo Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Description
Deep red color, with ruby color. With a characteristic fruitiness of Maipo costa, red fruits such as strawberries,raspberries and cassis are mixed with aromas of black pepper, some moist soil and tobacco. Of elegant and smooth body, of balanced structure, good acidity that increases the complexity. Tannins present and soft at the same time, ending with a prolonged end-of-mouth sensation.
Awards
92 pts James Suckling
91 pts Tim Atkin
90 pts The Wine Advocate Points
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
2.93 g/l residual sugar
5.6 g/l acidity
3.6 pH
Vinification
A pre-fermentative maceration was carried out at low temperatures between 8°C and 10° C for 5 days in order to achieve greater extraction of color and aroma from the skins. The wort was then fermented in stainless steel tanks. Once the fermentation was finished, post-fermentation maceration was achieved, thus achieving a higher concentration and structure of the wine.
Maturation
100% of this wine was allowed to stand for 18 months in French oak barrels of extra fine grain (33% new) to remain in the bottle for 8 months.
Months in bottle: 8
Food Pairing
It is recommended to drink at a temperature between 16-18°C. Accompany mature cheeses and grilled red and well seasoned meats. It is recommended to decant 30 minutes before consuming.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 07808725401194
Closure: Diam
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 17808725401191