Lago Ranco Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, spicy Thai noodles, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from one of the southernmost vineyard frontiers in the world, Casa Silva's Lago Ranco Riesling is a testament to extreme cool-climate viticulture in Chilean Patagonia. Situated in the Austral region on the shores of the majestic Lago Ranco, the vines are planted on steep, volcanic-ash slopes known locally as 'trumao' soils. The lake acts as a crucial thermal regulator, protecting the vines from extreme frosts while the cold southern winds preserve a searing, vibrant acidity. This pioneering project by the Silva family captures the wild, pristine spirit of Patagonia, yielding a Riesling characterized by intense mineral tension, delicate white floral aromas, and bright citrus notes that reflect this dramatic, untouched landscape.
🍾 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
Riesling
🍷 ABV
12%