Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, hearty beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Novas' range from Emiliana is named after the Latin word for 'new stars,' paying homage to the ancient astronomers who observed the night sky to map the natural cycles of the earth. This celestial connection is central to Emiliana's philosophy, where organic and biodynamic vineyard practices align farming with cosmic and terrestrial rhythms. Sourced from the diverse terroirs of Chile's Central Valley, this Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend thrives under a Mediterranean climate. Warm, sun-drenched days are tempered by cool evening breezes sweeping down from the Andes and in from the Pacific Ocean, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining vibrant natural acidity. The resulting wine is aged carefully to integrate its structured tannins, delivering a pure, expressive, and harmonious representation of Chile's signature red varieties.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1986 by Rafael and José Guilisasti, Emiliana underwent a groundbreaking paradigm shift in 1998 under the viticultural counsel of Álvaro Espinoza, evolving into the world's largest certified organic and biodynamic wine estate. Emiliana manages extensive vineyard holdings spanning Chile's top macro-regions, from maritime-cooled Casablanca and San Antonio in Aconcagua to the warm alluvial terraces of the Central Valley and southern terroirs. The viticultural philosophy centers on holistic agroecology: zero synthetic inputs, active cover cropping, animal integration, and strict alignment with Demeter biodynamic rhythms. In the cellar, head winemaker Noelia Orts preserves pure terroir transparency through temperature-controlled stainless steel, gentle oak aging, and native fermentations. For whites and sparkling expressions, maritime fog and decomposed granitic soils impart electric acidity and pronounced salinity, reflected in single-vineyard benchmarks like Signos de Origen La Vinilla, the precision-driven Novas Gran Reserva whites, and vibrant, unadulterated Natura cuvées.