Lolol Gran Terroir Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled rosemary lamb chops, slow-cooked beef stew, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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%