Novas Gran Reserva Syrah Mourvedre
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled game sausages, wild mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Emiliana's Novas range is named after the Latin word for 'new stars,' symbolizing the winery's deep connection to the cosmos and the biodynamic calendar that guides their agricultural practices. This Gran Reserva bottling highlights the successful adaptation of Mediterranean grape varieties to Chile's Central Valley terroirs. The grapes are sourced from organically farmed vineyards where natural biodiversity is actively encouraged. The Syrah provides a core of rich black fruit and plush texture, while the Mourvèdre contributes structure, wild herb notes, and a touch of rustic complexity. The wine is aged in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant fruit character while adding subtle spice and rounded tannins.
🍾 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
Syrah, Mourvèdre
🍷 ABV
13.5-14.5%