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Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo De Diablo Carmenere
Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo · Central Valley · Chile
$9.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dark plum, blackberry and currant with coffee, chocolate, toast, gentle spice and round tannins.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Merlot or softer Cabernet with a little extra spice and a Chilean dark-fruit profile.
Why buy it
It is a reliable, approachable way to try Carmenere from Chile's Central Valley at an everyday price.
Best for
Grilled meats, roasted vegetables, bean dishes and casual dinners where you want a red with fruit and structure but not too much weight.
Style
Medium-bodied, fruit-forward, softly tannic and lightly toasty.
Drinks like
Chilean Merlot, softer Cabernet Sauvignon, value-level Malbec
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, with enough varietal character for curious red-wine drinkers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
venison or other game meats with berry sauce · roasted or grilled vegetables · hearty bean stew or chili · grilled lamb chops or steak
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 16-18°C / 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- No full decant needed; give it 15-20 minutes of air in the glass.
- Glassware:
- Bordeaux-style red wine glass or any medium-to-large red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; this is styled for current-release everyday enjoyment.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.
About this wine
A medium-bodied Chilean Carmenere with ripe berry, plum, coffee, spice and toasted notes. Round tannins and natural acidity make it an easy match for grilled vegetables, bean dishes and game meats.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Carmenere
- Grapes
- Carmenere
- Producer
- Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- Central Valley
- Appellation
- Central Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Casillero del Diablo winemaking team; Marcelo Papa is listed as Technical Director of Concha y Toro.
- Vineyard source:
- Central Valley; the winery lists alluvial, rocky and stony soils, plus hillsides with granitic subsoil.
- Vessel:
- Barrel influence is indicated by the winery's notes of toast, coffee and barrel-derived touches; specific vessel type is not stated on the current product page.
About the winery · Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo ›
Casillero del Diablo is a Concha y Toro wine brand built around the legend of Don Melchor Concha y Toro's private cellar. The story says he spread a rumor that the devil guarded the cellar to discourage theft, giving the brand its name. Today the line is one of Chile's widely recognized export labels, with wines made across several Chilean valleys. For Carmenere, the brand emphasizes Chile's red-wine regions and the grape's ripe fruit, spice and polished tannin profile.
Critic reviews
89/100Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com
“Silver Medal; Highly Recommended.”
88/100Wine Enthusiast
“Blackberry and black plum aromas; full, solid palate with mint, blackberry and peppery finish.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo De Diablo Carmenere dry or sweet?
- Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo De Diablo Carmenere is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo De Diablo Carmenere taste like?
- Dark plum, blackberry and currant with coffee, chocolate, toast, gentle spice and round tannins.
- What food pairs with Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo De Diablo Carmenere?
- It pairs well with Venison or other game meats with berry sauce, Roasted or grilled vegetables, Hearty bean stew or chili and Grilled lamb chops or steak.
- How should I serve Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo De Diablo Carmenere?
- Serve at 16-18°C / 60-65°F. No full decant needed; give it 15-20 minutes of air in the glass. Glass: Bordeaux-style red wine glass or any medium-to-large red wine glass.
- Is Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo De Diablo Carmenere a good value?
- At $9.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Concha y Toro / Casillero del Diablo De Diablo Carmenere?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.