Quinta Generacion Tinto
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Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, venison stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Crafted to honor the fifth generation of the Silva family's winemaking legacy in Chile, Quinta Generacion Tinto is a prestigious estate blend that showcases the depth and complexity of the Colchagua Valley. Sourced from sustainably managed family vineyards, including the historic Angostura estate with its deep clay-loam soils and the foothill terroir of Los Lingues, this wine represents a meticulous selection of the finest blocks. The blend typically marries the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, the plush texture and spicy character of Carmenere, the rich dark fruit of Syrah, and the vibrant acidity of Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels, it yields a sophisticated profile of ripe blackberries, cassis, tobacco, and subtle cocoa, supported by refined tannins and a long, elegant finish that speaks to Chile's modern winemaking heritage.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.