Micro Terroir Carmenere, Casa Silva

Micro Terroir Carmenere, Casa Silva

Region
Los Lingues Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Vintage:
2012
Producer:
Casa Silva
Grapes:
Carmenere
Wine Description:

Intense ruby colour with purple notes. On the nose, fresh and elegant, with notes of red and black fruits, with a hint of coffee and spices like black pepper. On the palate, juicy with a pleasant acidity, and abundant tannins, but always soft. It then all finishes with long persistence and impressive elegance.

Tasting Note:

Intense ruby colour with purple notes. On the nose, fresh and elegant, with notes of red and black fruits, with a hint of coffee and spices like black pepper. On the palate, juicy with a pleasant acidity, and abundant tannins, but always soft. It then all finishes with long persistence and impressive elegance.

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Food Suggestion:

A surprisingly diverse variety which will accompany a broad range of dishes. This It goes perfectly with roast lamb with rosemary, juicy filled steak, stuffed chicken, pork ribs or any kind of barbecued meat. Ideal for Indian or Spanish food.

Producer Description

Casa Silva produce a wide range of terroir specific wines, with multi-tiered pricing and styles. Renowned for being the Number One producer for Carmenere, also with beautiful Cabernets and Merlots, also leading the way in developing Cool Climate Vineyards, with Pinot Noirs, Viogniers and Syrah Wines. Casa Silva are the most Awarded Chilean Winery at International Competitions.

Founded in 1892, Casa Silva is 100% owned and managed by the Silva Family, a family whose origins are from the heart of the Colchagua valley and they fiercely transfer the pride of their roots, respect for nature and the people of the Colchagua to the rest of the world.

The wines reflect the passion and commitment of each family member to the earth and environment of their beloved Colchagua. Four, unique, Colchagua Estates, all of which were pioneered by the Silvas: Angostura in 1912 by Great, Great Grandfather Emile Bouachon, to the Estates in Los Lingues, Lolol in 1994 and the Coolest of all, Paredones, first planted in 2004. In each new sub-region, now rated as super-premium viticultural areas, the Silvas were the first to “break the ground”

Vina Casa Silva seeks to be recognised for its high quality fine wines, leaders of a new generation of premium wines from Chile, innovators and pioneers in Colchagua, but with a strong sense of place and a unique style of their own. As a winery they respect the tradition and the relationship within the community, its people, and environment.

With its strong sense of family, Casa Silva wishes not only to be seen as the first option for super premium wines in Chile, but also for the family values, culture, innovation and respect for nature that is a the core of their philosophy and to project this strong belief throughout the world.
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