2021 Casa Silva Sauvignon Gris

RARE. DELICATE. SEAFOOD FRIENDLY.

Chile may not be known for Sauv Gris, but this bottle puts it on the map.

WINE OVERVIEW

A rarely-seen varietal harvested from vines planted in 1912 with beautiful elegance and balance.

TASTING NOTES

Pale yellow with green hues. On the nose, delicate melon aromas and mineral notes. On the palate, fresh, good body, very good acidity and notes of ripe green melon.

EAT WITH

Oysters, caviar, or whitebait.

TECH INFO

This Sauvignon Gris vineyard is one of the oldest blocks on the Casa Silva original estate vineyard in Angostura. The vines were planted in 1912 and yields are about two tons per acre. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve the natural acidity and concentration.

Where: Colchagua Valley, Chile

Grape: 100% Sauvignon Gris

Elevation: 1000 feet

Age of Vines: 105 years

Alcohol: 13.5%

More about Casa Silva

Casa Silva is the leader in the Carmenere movement of Chile. Their long focus on the varietal allows their Carmenere’s to have balanced earthy pepper, layered with hints of fruit and cocoa. Casa Silva is run by the 5th generation of winemakers, with their property boasting a polo field, or if you stay at their winery inn you may be able to catch a traditional rodeo happening nearby.

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