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
Established in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is the titan of Chilean viticulture, responsible for positioning the nation on the global fine-wine map. Anchored in the Pirque subregion of the Maipo Valley along the alluvial terraces of the Maipo River, the estate commands access to premier vineyard blocks across the Central Valley, Aconcagua, Coquimbo, and southern Chile. Here, stony, gravel-dominant soils, intense Andean diurnal temperature swings, and cooling maritime winds cultivate fruit of striking phenolic maturity and brisk acidity. Controlled for decades by the Guilisasti family, with winemaking led by technical director Marcelo Papa, the house blends vast scale with plot-by-plot precision and certified B Corporation sustainability standards. From foundational benchmarks like the historic Casillero del Diablo to terroir-driven crus like Terrunyo and the legendary Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, the style exemplifies refined structure, savory typicity, and vibrant varietal purity.
🍇 Grapes
Syrah
🍷 ABV
14% - 14.5%