Casa Silva | August - September
- Casa Silva is a multi-generational, familyowned and run winery with all members living locally in Colchagua.
- Casa Silva runs the highest level of research and development in Chile for Carmenere - including new vineyard plantings, soil research, and clonal studies.
- Most awarded Chilean winery of the 21st century.
- See each Casa Silva wine detailed below.
Overview of Resources:
2017 Casa Silva Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Lingues
Single-vineyard Cabernet from Los Lingues showing Andean-climate expression in the Colchagua Valley.
Intense nose of strawberries, cherries, blackberries and cassis, with spiced black pepper notes on the back. Fresh on the palate, with excellent acidity.
Pair it with grilled t-bone steaks or herb-marinated pork tenderloin.
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2017 Casa Silva Carmenere, Los Lingues
A single-vineyard wine showing an Andean-climate expression of Carmenere.
Deep ruby with a violet rim. On the nose, intense, with notes of ripe black fruits with hints of wild forest fruits. On the palate, good balance between fruit and oak, good structure, powerful, sweet and round tannins, and notes of boysenberries and hints of tobacco. Excellent finish. This Carmenere will accompany a surprisingly broad range of dishes.
It’s sensational with lamb stew, beef Wellington, seasoned turkey, Thai red curry chicken or any kind of barbecued meat. Also ideal with kebabs, Indian or Mediterranean food.
Resources: Tech Sheet, Shelf Talker
RECENT PRESS
- 91 - Descorchados, December 2018
- 90 - James Suckling, April 2019
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The winery’s top production blend; made in minimal quantities and bottle-aged before release.
Lively and intense deep ruby color. On the nose, elegant and complex with notes of ripe red fruits, blackberry and dried plums. Excellent balance between French oak and fruit. On the palate, intense, full, rich and expressive. Round with elegant tannins which leads through to a very long and harmonious finish.
Pairs well with everything from salumi platters to whole roasted meats off the wood-fire grill.
Resources: Tech Sheet, Shelf Talker
RECENT PRESS
- 93 - The Wine Advocate, June 2014
- 92 - Vinous, February 2014
2018 Casa Silva Carmenere, Cuvee Colchagua
Casa Silva, the Carmenere experts, elevate the conversation about less-expensive Carmenere.
Bright and intense ruby red. On the nose, aromas of black cherries and plums with hints of spices. On the palate, it is round and powerful with sweet soft tannins and balanced acidity. Long finish.
Great pairing with a steak and chimichurri sauce, Mexican fajitas, grilled chicken, roasted portobello mushrooms, or a spicy ratatouille.
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2012 Casa Silva Microterrior, Carmenere
The result of groundbreaking research aimed at defining Carmenere’s potential in Chile.
Intense ruby red with violet hues. On the nose, delicate aromas of red and black fruits with hints of coffee. On the palate, harmonious, with very good structure, soft tannins and notes of ripe red fruits, spices and a soft touch of black pepper. Long, lingering finish.
Makes an interesting pairing with curries, italian sausage, or Texas-style ribs.
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2018 Casa Silva Sauvignon gris 1912 Vines
A rarely-seen varietal harvested from vines planted in 1912 with beautiful elegance and balance.
Pale yellow with green hues. On the nose, delicate melon aromas and mineral notes. On the palate, fresh, good body, very good acidity and notes of ripe green melon.
Excellent with sea food, this wine is especially good with delicatessen like oysters, caviar or whitebait. Fish is also delicious with this Sauvignon Gris.
Resources: Tech Sheet, Shelf Talker
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2015 Casa Silva S38 Cabernet Sauvignon
S38 marks a single, small soil block in Casa Silva’s iconic Los Lingues vineyard. Years of intensive soil studies and micro-vinifications have shown that the S38 grapes produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon with outstanding freshness, balance and depth from its deep, stony soils. This limited production wine offers an exclusive taste of this “Gran Terroir” at the foothills of Chile’s Andes mountains.
An intense and deep ruby color with aromatic notes of red fruits and spices. The wine has a powerful entry, silky tannins, balanced acidity, pleasant mouthfeel and an elegant and persistent finish.
Try with seared flank steak with pebre salsa (Chilean pico de gallo), Ratatouille, beef jerky empanadas.
Resources: Tech Sheet, Shelf Talker
RECENT PRESS
- 93 - Descorchados, 2017
- 92 - Wine Enthusiast, March 2019