Carmenere Lingues
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted pork loin, or traditional Chilean beef empanadas.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Andes Mountains in the Colchagua Valley, the Los Lingues estate is the crown jewel of Casa Silva's Carmenere program. This wine is deeply tied to the dramatic history of Carmenere, the 'lost grape of Bordeaux' that was rediscovered in Chile in 1994 after being mistaken for Merlot for over a century. Casa Silva has conducted some of the industry's most exhaustive micro-terroir studies on this grape at Los Lingues. The vineyard benefits from cool breezes blowing down from the Andes slopes, creating a unique microclimate with wide diurnal temperature shifts. This slow ripening process allows the Carmenere to develop its signature velvety tannins, vibrant dark fruit flavors, and classic notes of fresh cracked pepper and sweet paprika without losing its refreshing acidity. The wine is traditionally aged in French oak barrels to add structure and complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Viña Casa Silva was founded in 1997 by Mario Pablo Silva and his father, Mario Silva Cifuentes, formalizing a viticultural legacy in the Colchagua Valley initiated in 1892 by French ancestor Emilio Bouchon. Headquartered around historic 19th-century cellars in Angostura, the family oversees estate vineyards spanning diverse terroirs across Chile's Central Valley and coastal cordilleras, notably Angostura, Lolol, and the cool, maritime-influenced Paredones just kilometers from the Pacific Ocean. Soils range from decomposed granite and alluvial gravels to fine sandy loam, providing exceptional drainage. Casa Silva operates under 100% certification by the Wines of Chile Sustainability Code, coupling precise parcel selection with temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification and measured French oak aging. Renowned for championing heritage grape varieties alongside classic styles, the estate produces benchmarks including its expressive Sauvignon Gris, crisp coastal Sauvignon Blancs, and vibrant Viognier bottlings, seamlessly translating Colchagua's varied meso-climates into balanced, aromatically complex whites.
🍇 Grapes
Carmenere
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%