Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Syrah Carignan
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shanks, rosemary roasted venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Novas' range by Emiliana is named in honor of the ancient astronomers who observed 'new stars' in the night sky, symbolizing the winery's pioneering quest to discover new, natural horizons in organic viticulture. Sourced from the diverse terroirs of Chile's Central Valley, this Gran Reserva blend marries the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the fleshy, spicy character of Syrah and the vibrant acidity and wild berry notes of Carignan. The grapes are grown under strict organic guidelines, respecting the natural rhythms of the land. The wine is typically aged in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel to preserve its bright fruit profile while developing elegant complexity, fine-grained tannins, and a subtle touch of sweet spice.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carignan
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%