Sauvignon Blanc Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, goat cheese salad, grilled sea bass
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched vineyards of Chile's Central Valley, the Casa Silva Sauvignon Blanc Reserva is a testament to the family's multi-generational dedication to expressing the country's diverse terroirs. While the Silva family is deeply rooted in Colchagua, this Reserva draws on select parcels across the Central Valley where the dramatic cooling influences of the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean meet. This unique geography creates a diurnal temperature swing that preserves the grape's natural, electric acidity while allowing tropical and citrus flavors to fully develop. Crafted primarily in stainless steel to maintain its pristine fruit character, this wine captures the vibrant energy of the Chilean landscape, offering a bright, aromatic profile that has made the region a global benchmark for fresh, expressive white wines.
🍾 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
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%