Cool Coast Pinot Noir

Region: Paradones, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Vintage:: 2022
Producer:: Casa Silva
Grapes:: Pinot Noir

Wine Description:

Strawberries, cherries and pomegranate, with subtle notes of cinnamon which add aromatic complexity. Its cool coastal origin at Paredones adds a refreshing acidity, soft tannins and an elegant long finish.

Vineyard / Estate / Viticulture:

– Soil Type: Only 6kms, in a straight line, from the Pacific Ocean, the vineyards are planted in granite soil hills with a percentage of clay, of great depth and drainage. It has evolved soil derived from granitic rocks with a high content of quartz that interact with clays and decomposing quarts rock with high depth.
– Special Vintage Info: The average maximum temperatures for the month of January do not exceed 23 o C. It is ideal for strains such as Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Pinot Noir and Syrah. It produces wines of a unique fruit expression, very fresh and elegant. Paredones vineyards have pioneered the new high quality region for cold weather wines in Chile.

Vinification / Winemaking:

– How grapes were handled: 100% hand picked
– Fermentation / Yeast Type / Vessel: Grapes cooled down below 3 o C upon arrival at the winery. Hand sorting of the grapes, both before and after destemming, fermentation tanks are filled by gravity. No pumps are used in the process. Pre-fermentive maceration for 12 days between 5-7°C. Gentle alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15 days between 21°C – 24°C. During the first 7 days the cap was punched down by hand once a day, then increased to twice a day during the next 7 days to finally go back to once a day for the last 7 days of the fermentation.
– Fermentation Management:
– Reasons for this choice:
– Ageing – barrels / size / time: 100% aged in 2 year old French oak barrels for 12 months

Tasting Notes:

Dominated by red fruits on the nose, like strawberries, cherries and pomegranate, with subtle notes of cinnamon which add aromatic complexity. Juicy and refreshing on the palate, this wine has a sweet raspberries and wild forest fruits flavours. Its cool coastal origin at Paredones adds a refreshing acidity, soft tannins and an elegant long finish.

Tasting Note:

Dominated by red fruits on the nose (strawberries, cherries and pomegranate) with subtle notes of cinnamon adding an aromatic complexity. Juicy and refreshing on the palate, with sweet raspberries and wild forest fruit flavours.

Food Suggestion:

Perfect with roast duck or mushroom risotto.

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.