Cool Coast Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
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Roasted lamb, grilled duck breast, wild mushroom risotto
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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.
🍾 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.