Merlot - Red Chilean Wine
A smooth, medium-bodied Merlot that perfectly combines plum and red berry flavours with smoky, cedar wood aromas. Food Match: Ideal to match with pasta, risotto and lightly spiced red meat dishes.
Wine of Rapel Valley, Chile
Pack size: 75CL
Information
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphites
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.
Wine Colour
Red
Alcohol Units
10.1
ABV
13.5% vol
Producer
Viña Concha y Toro SA
Type of Closure
Screwcap
Wine Maker
Marcelo Papa
Country
Chile
Alcohol Type
Wine
Grape Variety
Merlot
Vinification Details
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
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years
Produce of
Produced and bottled in Chile
Preparation and Usage
Makes a perfect match with pasta, risotto and lightly spiced red meat dishes
