Lolol Gran Reserva Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted venison, rosemary-infused beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the cool, coastal-influenced hills of Lolol in the western Colchagua Valley, Casa Silva's Gran Reserva Syrah showcases the dramatic impact of maritime breezes on this classic variety. The Lolol vineyard, situated on decomposed granite and clay soils, benefits from morning mists and cool afternoon winds blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. This unique microclimate slows grape ripening, allowing the Syrah to develop deep color, intense aromatic complexity, and vibrant natural acidity. Traditionally aged in French oak barrels, this wine exhibits a sophisticated profile marked by dark bramble fruits, fresh cracked black pepper, and subtle violet notes, reflecting the Silva family's dedication to mapping and mastering the diverse terroirs of Colchagua.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%