S38 Los Lingues Single Block Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2031
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, slow-cooked venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
The S38 Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of Casa Silva's micro-terroir research in their historic Los Lingues estate, nestled at the very foot of the Andes Mountains in the Colchagua Valley. Named after the specific Block 38, this wine is born from stony, colluvial soils that have been meticulously mapped. The proximity to the Andes creates a dramatic diurnal temperature variation, where cold mountain breezes sweep down the slopes at night, slowing grape ripening and preserving vibrant natural acidity. This unique microclimate, combined with the Silva family's multi-generational expertise dating back to 1892, yields a Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable depth, characterized by intense red fruit, elegant structure, and polished tannins that reflect the rugged beauty of its Andean home.
🍾 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%