Cool Coast Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled duck breast, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the pioneering Paredones vineyard, situated a mere six kilometers from the chilly waters of the Pacific Ocean, Casa Silva's Cool Coast Syrah represents a daring leap into Chile's extreme coastal viticulture. Historically, this region was deemed far too cold for red grape varieties, reserved instead for pastoral farming. Casa Silva defied skeptics by planting Syrah in these decomposed granite and clay soils. The maritime influence is absolute: morning fogs and constant, bracing sea breezes slow the ripening process to a crawl. This extended hang-time coaxes out an incredibly elegant, cool-climate expression of Syrah reminiscent of the Northern Rhône. It trades jammy richness for vibrant acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a complex aromatic profile dominated by freshly cracked black pepper, violet, and dark bramble fruit, partially aged in French oak to add subtle structure.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%