Gravas Maipo Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Concha y Toro's Gravas del Maipo Syrah is a profound tribute to the silent influence of the Andes Mountains and the ancient gravel soils, or gravas, of the Maipo River basin. Sourced from the Quinta de Maipo vineyard in Buin, this ultra-premium Syrah thrives in alluvial terraces where stony, free-draining soils force the vines to dig deep, resulting in low yields of highly concentrated fruit. The cooling mountain breezes descending from the Andes help maintain vibrant acidity and elegant structure. Matured in French oak barrels, this wine showcases a sophisticated profile of dark berries, cracked black pepper, fresh violets, and a distinct mineral backbone, representing a masterclass in Chilean Syrah.
🍾 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%