Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada 2009 is elaborated mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes selected from Pirque vineyards,in the Maipo Valley, and Syrah grapes.
Tasting notes: Ruby red color with violet notes. Nose: the delicacy of the Cabernet Sauvignon blends well with the volume and concentration of the Syrah delivering pleasant blackberries aromas with touches of chocolate and toasted coffee. Palate: a fresh and easy drinking wine. Remarkable the acidity while the round tannins delivers a balanced structure and long and generous finish.
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.