# Icon Buttery Chardonnay (2023)

- **Producer:** Viña Ventisquero
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Aconcagua Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, orange, pineapple, butter, vanilla

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Ventisquero' means glacier in Spanish.
- The wine is available in a 3L bag-in-box format.
- It's considered a 'Good buy' in some markets.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and creamy texture complement rich dishes, while its subtle acidity can cut through fatty elements. Flavors developed through oak aging can harmonize with roasted meats and buttery sauces.

## 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.