Los Lingues Gran Terroir Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the historic Los Lingues estate, nestled at the very foot of the majestic Andes Mountains in the northeast of the Colchagua Valley, this wine is a masterclass in mountain-influenced viticulture. The estate takes its name from the 'Lingue' tree, a native Chilean species that thrives in this unique microclimate. Here, the vines benefit from a dramatic diurnal temperature variation, where scorching daytime sun is met by cool, descending night breezes from the Andean peaks. This natural air conditioning slows grape ripening, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon to develop complex, deep dark fruit flavors and refined, elegant tannins while retaining a vibrant, fresh acidity. The soils, composed of decomposed granitic rocks and clay, impart a subtle mineral undertone to the wine, which is traditionally aged in French oak barrels to add structure and notes of gentle spice.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%