Seleccion Especial Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, traditional Chilean beef empanadas, roasted lamb with rosemary
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from Chile's sun-drenched Central Valley, the Casa Silva Seleccion Especial Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere is a masterful expression of two grapes that define the modern Chilean wine renaissance. This blend marries the structure and deep black-fruit character of Cabernet Sauvignon with the plush, spicy, and herbal nuances of Carmenere—a historic Bordeaux variety that famously found its true home in Chile after being rediscovered in the 1990s. Casa Silva, with its deep roots in the Colchagua Valley dating back to the late 19th century, crafts this wine to showcase the harmony between these two complementary varieties. The grapes are sourced from carefully managed vineyards where warm days and cooling breezes from both the Andes and the Pacific Ocean allow for slow, optimal ripening. The resulting wine is aged partially in oak to add complexity and roundness while preserving the vibrant, primary fruit character and smooth tannins that make this blend so approachable yet sophisticated.
🍾 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, Carmenere