Lago Ranco Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
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Fresh oysters, spicy Thai noodles, goat cheese salad
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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.
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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.