Lolol Gran Reserva Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled lamb chops, roasted venison, rosemary-infused beef stew
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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.
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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.