COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Syrah, Malbec, Merlot
PRODUCER
Viña Concha y Toro S.A.
REGION
Maule Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Diablo Dark Red is a bold, disruptive release from the legendary Chilean producer Viña Concha y Toro. Sourced from the Maule Valley, this wine pays homage to the 19th-century legend of Casillero del Diablo, where the estate's founder, Don Melchor, spread rumors that the devil guarded his private cellar to deter thieves. Today, Diablo stands as a modern, highly approachable brand designed to bridge the gap for casual wine lovers, offering a smooth, fruit-forward experience from one of Chile's most historic winegrowing regions.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is aged for a highly specific period of exactly 6 months, 6 weeks, and 6 days, playing into the brand's devil-themed marketing.
Fact 02
It is officially certified vegan by the European V-Label, reflecting a portfolio-wide commitment by producer Concha y Toro.
Fact 03
The brand is inspired by a 19th-century legend where the winery founder claimed the devil lived in his cellar to stop locals from stealing wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Diablo Dark Red are sourced from selected vineyards in the Maule Valley, including the Lourdes and Quebrada de Agua estates, featuring clay-loam and alluvial soils. After a precise machine harvest at optimal ripeness, the grapes are fully destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The defining element of its production is the maturation process: the wine is aged for exactly 6 months, 6 weeks, and 6 days—a playful nod to the brand's devilish theme. This aging takes place in a combination of American oak (75%) and French oak (25%) barrels of various uses, with approximately 15% new wood, before final blending and bottling.
