Casillero del Diablo is made from Cabernet Sauvignon. 70% aged in small American oak barrels during 8 months.
Tasting notes: Dark red colour. Nose: cherry, blackcurrant and dark plum with toasted oak. Palate: medium bodied with silky tanning and ripe fruit. Berry aftertaste. Balance of fruit and polished tannins.
Pairing: Beef, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Roasts, Stews.
Mr. Melchor, founder of Concha y Toro Winery, created the wine legend when to keep strangers away form his private reserve he spread the rumour that the devil lived in that cellar. Since its first vintage, Casillero del Diablo has become one of the most popular wines among Chilean people. In... 1963 Casillero del Diablo began exporting its wines to the European continent. Casillero del Diablo became the most famous Chilean wine brand in the world, consolidating its presence in more than 100 countries in 2002. In 2003 Casillero del Diablo brand was launched in the Asian market on the very Great Wall and over a million cases were sold worldwide.
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