2020 Casa Silva Lago Ranco Riesling

The Casa Silva Lago Ranco Riesling is a dry, crisp, and complex white wine from southern Chile with notes of green apple, lime, and toast, complemented by a prominent mineral character and high acidity. It is described as vibrant and invigorating, with a fresh and tense yet well-rounded flavor profile,

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Viticulture

The viticulture for Casa Silva Lago Ranco Riesling involves growing the 100% Riesling grapes on a volcanic soil hillside in the Osorno Valley of Chilean Patagonia, a cooler climate region. The vines are planted on slopes that face Lake Ranco, creating a special microclimate that allows the grapes to mature, with temperatures around \(22-24\degree C\) during ripening

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Vinification

The vinification process for Casa Silva Lago Ranco Riesling involves a cold storage period, followed by a whole-grape pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature of \(12-13^{\circ }C\). The wine is then managed with its lees until bottling and is aged in 100% stainless steel tanks, with no oak influence.

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Recommendation

seafood, white meats