Los Lingues Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged Gouda cheese
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Nestled at the foot of the majestic Andes Mountains, the Los Lingues estate in the Colchagua Valley provides a dramatic backdrop for Casa Silva's exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. This unique terroir benefits from a microclimate where cool mountain breezes descend each evening, tempering the warm Chilean sun. This diurnal temperature swing allows the grapes to undergo a slow, balanced ripening process, preserving vibrant acidity and developing remarkably smooth, elegant tannins. The soils, composed of colluvial stones and clay, impart a distinct mineral undertone to the wine. Historically, the Silva family has championed the expression of specific Colchagua micro-terroirs, and this bottling showcases their mastery, delivering a classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon defined by rich notes of cassis, black cherries, wild herbs, and a touch of graphite, beautifully integrated with subtle oak aging.
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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.