Lolol Gran Terroir Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
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Grilled rosemary lamb chops, slow-cooked beef stew, roasted venison
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Nestled in the coastal hills of the Colchagua Valley, the Lolol estate benefits from a unique microclimate where warm Chilean sun meets cooling breezes sweeping in from the Pacific Ocean. The name 'Lolol' derives from the indigenous Mapudungun language, translating to 'land of caves' or 'valley of ditches,' a region steeped in local Chilean folklore of shamans and ancient spirits. Here, Casa Silva coaxes exceptional complexity from Syrah planted on decomposed granitic soils mixed with clay. The grapes undergo careful selection and are typically aged in French oak barrels to round out the tannins. The resulting wine is a brilliant expression of cool-climate Syrah, showcasing a signature profile of dark berries, cracked black pepper, fresh violet aromas, and a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity that reflects this mystical coastal terroir.
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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.