Cordillera Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 4–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Miguel Torres Chile was a pioneer in exploring the diverse terroirs of the country, and the Cordillera range is specifically crafted to showcase the relationship between noble grape varieties and Chile's unique valleys. For this Syrah, the grapes are sourced from the stony, well-drained soils of the Aconcagua Valley, nestled near the foothills of the Andes. Here, the dramatic thermal oscillation between sun-drenched days and cold mountain nights slows the ripening process, allowing the grapes to develop intense aromatic complexity and preserve their natural acidity. Aged carefully in French oak barrels, this wine beautifully marries the intense dark fruit and signature black pepper spice of the variety with a refined, mineral-driven structure that reflects its rugged mountain origin.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1870 by brothers Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell, Familia Torres stands as one of Spain's most historically influential and forward-thinking wine dynasties. Spanning prime estates across Catalonia (Penedès, Conca de Barberà, Priorat, and Costers del Segre) as well as Rías Baixas and Ribera del Duero, the house negotiates a mosaic of terroirs—from maritime granitic soils in Galicia to high-elevation calcareous clay and slate in northeastern Spain. Viticulturally celebrated for pioneering the Torres & Earth climate program, co-founding International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), and advancing regenerative farming, the estate also champions the revival of pre-phylloxera ancestral varieties like Forcada. Vinification balances precise temperature control, native yeasts, and specialized aging vessels ranging from granite vats to traditional oak casks. Benchmarks such as Pazo Torre Penelas Blanco Granito, Sons de Prades, Forcada, and Esplendor Vardon Kennett reflect an unwavering commitment to site specificity, structural clarity, and sustainable viticultural excellence.
🍇 Grapes
Syrah
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%