Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere is a red produced by Casa Silva in Valle de Colchagua, Colchagua Valley, Chile. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Valle de Colchagua
Region: Colchagua Valley
Country: Chile
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A classic Colchagua Valley blend where Cabernet Sauvignon's structure meets Carmenère's softer, spicier fruit. Expect blackcurrant and plum flavors layered with cocoa, a touch of green pepper, and gentle herbal notes, backed by medium-plus tannins and a full body. Casa Silva is a reliable, well-established Colchagua producer known for solid, food-friendly reds at good value.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Colchagua Valley — Part of the larger Rapel Valley in Chile's Central Valley, Colchagua is one of the country's premier zones for full-bodied red wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Carmenère
Carmenère is a red grape that originated in Bordeaux, where it was once part of the blend before phylloxera and difficult ripening pushed it to the margins; today it thrives in Chile, which has adopted it as a…
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- Casa Mayor Carmenere — Casa Silva
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- La Piqueta Carmenere Reserva — Casa Silva, Valle de Colchagua
- Terroir de Familia Reserva Carmenere — Casa Silva, Los Lingues
More red wines from Colchagua Valley
- 9 Notables — Familia Geisse, Valle de Colchagua
- Alpha Carmenère — Montes, Colchagua Valley
- Doña Bernarda Colección Privada — Luis Felipe Edwards, Colchagua Valley
- Finca Negra Special Selection Reserva Unwrapped Old Vines — Miguel Torres, Valle de Colchagua
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere from?
Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere is produced by Casa Silva in Valle de Colchagua, Colchagua Valley, Chile.
What grapes are in Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere?
Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère.