Cuvee Colchagua Pinot Noir Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Cuv e Colchagua Pinot Noir Reserva from Casa Silva represents a masterful exploration of Chile's diverse microclimates. While the Colchagua Valley is historically celebrated for robust red varietals, Casa Silva pioneered the search for cooler terroirs within the region to cultivate delicate cool-climate grapes. Sourced from selected vineyard parcels that benefit from cooling maritime breezes and cold night air descending from the Andes, this wine captures the vibrant, fresh side of Colchagua. It is crafted with traditional fermentation techniques followed by partial aging in French oak barrels to add structure and complexity without overshadowing the bright fruit. The result is an elegant, expressive Pinot Noir that reflects the Silva family's multi-generational dedication to mapping the unique soils of their homeland.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%