'Family' Cabernet Carmenere, Vina Casa Silva
'Family' Cabernet Carmenere, Vina Casa Silva is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère (Colchagua, Chile), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is none. Good with steak, lamb, barbecue, pizza.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 'Terroir de Familia', Vina Casa Silva | £14.50 | |||
| Mazzei Philip 2022 Mazzei · Tuscany | £24.28 | |||
| Marani Gemieri 2022 Marani · Kakheti | £11.03 | |||
| Bedoba Saperavi 2023 Bedoba · Kakheti | £15.95 |
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenere Tasting Notes: Ruby red colour. Intense and fresh, with aromas of ripe red fruits and toffee. On the palate it is juicy with very good acidity, soft tannins and cherry notes that lead into an agreeable finish. Founded in 1892, Casa Silva is 100% owned and managed by the Silva Family, a high innovative and pioneering family that also has strong family values and respect of nature at the forefront of their philosophy. Producing a wide range of terroir specific wines in the Colchagua Valley, with multi-tiered pricing and styles, they are renowned for being not only the number one producer for Carmenere, also with beautiful Cabernets and Merlots, but leading the way in developing cool climate vineyards. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks