2019 Casa Silva Altura Red Blend

Casa Silva Altura Red Blend is a wine with a deep ruby colour and notes of ripe red and black fruits like blackberry and plum, balanced with French oak, and often includes herbaceous notes from Carmenère. It is full-bodied with intense, expressive flavours, elegant tannins, and a long, harmonious finish. It pairs well with fatty, seasoned meats like steak or braised dishes, as well as salami platters.

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Viticulture

The viticulture for Casa Silva Altura red blend involves hand-harvesting grapes from pre-selected plots on the Los Lingues Estate in the Colchagua Valley, which is located at the foot of the Andes Mountains. The estate's soil is a mix of volcanic rock and other minerals, providing a specific micro-terroir that influences the final blend.

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Vinification

Casa Silva Altura red blend vinification involves hand-picked grapes, pre-selection from specific micro-terroir plots on the Los Lingues Estate, and a blend of Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Following harvest and cooling, the grapes are aged in 100% new French oak barrels for 14-24 months, followed by several years of bottle aging before release.

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Recommendation

Beef, lamb and other meats