Vina Echeverria Syrah Gran Reserva Colchagua Valley 2018

Viña Echeverría Syrah Gran Reserva 2018 is an intense, elegant and characterful red wine from the Colchagua Valley in Chile – one of the country’s most famous wine regions. This wine combines the ripe, sunny fruit of South America with the finesse and structure usually associated with classic Syrah wines from the Rhône.

Origin and grape variety

• Producer: Viña Echeverría

• Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile

• Year: 2018

• Grape variety: 100% Syrah

• Alcohol content: 14.5%

The grapes come from selected plots in Colchagua, where the warm climate and cool nights produce grapes with concentrated flavor and freshness.

Appearance

The wine has a deep, dark ruby ​​red color with purple tones, which testifies to its intensity and youth.

Fragrance

The aroma is complex and aromatic , with clear characteristics of Syrah:

• Blackcurrants, black cherries and blackberries

• Hints of pepper, violet, bacon and light smoke

• Subtle notes of vanilla, chocolate and toasted oak from the barrel aging

Taste

The taste is full-bodied, rounded and harmonious with a nice balance between fruit, spice and acidity:

• Ripe dark berries accompanied by pepper and roasted spices

• Finely integrated tannins that provide structure without appearing dry

• A long, persistent aftertaste with notes of mocha, tobacco and dark chocolate

Storage

The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 10–12 months , which has given it an elegant complexity and silky structure.

Serving and food pairing

• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C

• Suitable for:

  • Grilled beef, lamb and game

  • Spicy food or dishes with mushrooms and truffles

  • Mature cheeses

Overall impression

Viña Echeverría Syrah Gran Reserva 2018 is a classic and intense Chilean red wine that combines warmth and ripeness with elegance and complexity. It shows the potential of the Syrah grape in the Colchagua Valley in a distinguished way - with a style that is both powerful, spicy and harmonious .

Perfect for those who appreciate great wine with depth and character .