Chardonnay Semillon
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes
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Casa Silva's Chardonnay - Semillon is a harmonious expression of Chile's Central Valley, showcasing the synergy between two classic white grape varieties. The Silva family, with winemaking roots dating back to 1892, utilizes their deep understanding of Chilean terroir to craft this vibrant blend. Chardonnay provides a rich, round foundation of tropical fruit flavors like peach and pineapple, while Semillon contributes bright citrus notes, crisp acidity, and a subtle waxy texture that enhances the wine's complexity. Grown in the sun-drenched vineyards of the Central Valley, where warm days are tempered by cool evening breezes from the Andes, the grapes retain their natural acidity and aromatic intensity. This blend represents a classic, approachable style of Chilean white winemaking, balancing fruit-forward charm with refreshing elegance.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1997 by the Silva family, whose winemaking roots in Chile's Colchagua Valley date back to 1892, Viña Casa Silva is a pioneering estate headquartered at Hijuela Norte S/N, Angostura, San Fernando, O'Higgins, Chile. Under the leadership of Mario Pablo Silva, the winery has earned international acclaim for its rigorous terroir research, particularly its groundbreaking micro-terroir studies of Carmenere in the Los Lingues region. Casa Silva is also celebrated for pushing viticultural boundaries into extreme cool-climate territories, producing exceptional Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah from Paredones on the 'Cool Coast,' as well as pioneering Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc from the remote Lago Ranco in Chile's southern Austral region. More information about their sustainably certified portfolio can be found on their official website at https://www.casasilva.cl.