Agapes Sauvignon Blanc Viña Garcés Silva is one of the most distinctive and unique Sauvignon Blancs we’ve ever tasted, as it is crafted from a blend of different vintages using a solera system*. Forget anything you think you know about this variety — this wine pushes the boundaries of complexity and showcases its full potential.
Viña Garcés Silva is considered one of the pioneers of Leyda, one of Chile’s coolest-climate regions. They began cultivating vineyards there in 1999 and today own over 100 hectares situated only 10 km from the Pacific Ocean.
Thanks to the region’s cool conditions, the grapes used for Agapes Sauvignon Blanc Viña Garcés Silva display intense, juicy fruit and high acidity. Inspired by Sherry production, the wine enters a solera system of 600L French oak barrels after fermentation, where each tier contains wine from previous vintages. This method gives the wine outstanding complexity, combining fresh tropical fruit with dried notes, roasted pepper and dried herbs.
The name Agapes derives from the early Christian communal tables at which believers gathered after Sunday vespers to share a meal. Regardless of its name, though, we’re certain that if you’re looking to try something truly different, this is a wine you’ll fall in love with.
*The solera system is a fractional blending method in which small amounts of younger wine are systematically blended with older vintages.
