Cuvee Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Cuvée Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva is a beautiful expression of the Silva family's deep-rooted history in the Colchagua Valley, which began in 1892. Sourced from estate vineyards nestled between the majestic Andes and the Coastal Range, this wine captures the essence of the valley's unique microclimate. Warm, sun-drenched days are cooled by evening breezes, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to ripen slowly and develop concentrated fruit flavors balanced by fresh acidity. The wine is crafted using traditional fermentation techniques, with a portion of the blend undergoing aging in French oak barrels to add complexity and roundness. The result is a classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon that balances rich dark fruit with elegant, well-integrated tannins.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%