S38 Los Lingues Single Block Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, slow-cooked venison stew
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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.
🍾 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.