Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked beef stew, or roasted wild game.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Syrah is a testament to Concha y Toro's exploration of Chile's riverbank terroirs. Sourced from the Marchigüe vineyards in the Colchagua Valley, these vines thrive along the banks of the Tinguiririca River. The river's cooling influence, combined with gentle breezes from the Pacific Ocean, moderates the valley's heat, allowing for a prolonged ripening period. This unique microclimate preserves the grape's natural acidity while developing deep, concentrated flavors. The wine is typically aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, resulting in a classic Syrah profile marked by intense notes of blackberries, fresh plums, cracked black pepper, and subtle sweet spices, all framed by elegant, well-structured tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is Chile's preeminent wine producer and a cornerstone of South American winemaking history. Headquartered in Pirque within the historic Maipo Valley, the estate originated with noble French cuttings sourced directly from Bordeaux, laying the groundwork for a portfolio that now spans Chile's finest valleys from Limarí to Peumo. Concha y Toro pairs cutting-edge viticultural science with meticulous stewardship, crafting wines that reflect the diverse microclimates and soils of the Central Valley, Aconcagua, and southern regions. The winery is universally celebrated for benchmark red varietals—most notably expressive Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère—exemplified in prestige cuvées such as Carmín de Peumo, the Terrunyo series, and the enduring Marques de Casa Concha label.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%