Description
- Wine of Rapel Valley, Chile
- Additional Information
- Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
- Country of Origin Chile
- Packed In Chile
- Produced and bottled in Chile
- Pack Type: Bottle
| Type | Wine |
|---|---|
| Wine Colour | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Units | 10.1 |
| Tasting Notes | A smooth, medium-bodied Merlot that perfectly combines plum and red berry flavours with smoky, cedar wood aromas. Food Pairing: Ideal to match with pasta, risotto and lightly spiced red meat dishes. Makes a perfect match with pasta, risotto and lightly spiced red meat dishes. |
| Storage Instructions | This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years |
| Closure | Screwcap |
| Country of Origin | Chile |
| Grape Variety | Merlot |
| Producer | Viña Concha y Toro SA |
| Winemaker | Marcelo Papa |
| Vinification | Each Casillero del Diablo wine is the result of carefully selected grapes grown in some of Chile’s most award-winning winemaking regions, from the Limari Valley in the North to the Maule Valley in the South. The unique characteristics of each of our vineyards are reflected within the flavours and aromas of each bottle. This range of wines brings to you the best that Chile has to offer. |
| History | The story behind one of Chile’s most famous wines began more than 120 years ago. Don Melchor, the founder of Concha y Toro, stored batches of his best wines in an underground cellar. When he noticed that bottles had been stolen, he spread a rumour amongst the locals that a devil lived in his cellar. Hence the name of Casillero del Diablo, the devil’s cellar. Since 2008, Diablo wines have received more than 80 awards from internationally recognised competitions, including 8 Gold medals and 18 Silver medals |
