Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon · Reserva Especial
Don Melchor de Concha y Toro spread a rumour that the devil himself guarded his private wine cellar — the legend that gave this brand its name is over 130 years old.
~13.5% ABV75clCabernet SauvignonMaule Valley
Heritage
🏆The Devil's Cellar Legend, 19th Century
🏆A Bottle Sold Somewhere in the World Every 4 Seconds
Don Melchor invented the story to scare off cellar thieves in the 1800s — the legend stuck, and Casillero del Diablo went on to become one of the most powerful wine brands in the world, guided since 1998 by winemaker Marcelo Papa.
Tasting Profile
Black CherryPlumChocolateCinnamonTobacco
Pairs Well With
🥩Grilled Steak
The classic Cabernet match
🥪Roasted Lamb
Rich enough to match
🧀Hard Cheese
Tannin cuts through fat
🍔Burgers
Simple, generous, crowd-pleasing
Perfect With Chocolate
At a Glance
Origin
Cauquenes, Maule Valley, Chile
Winery
Casillero del Diablo (Concha y Toro), est. 1963
Winemaker
Marcelo Papa, since 1998
Grape
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Questions
Why is it called "Casillero del Diablo"?
In the 19th century, founder Don Melchor de Concha y Toro noticed bottles going missing from his private cellar. To scare off thieves, he spread a rumour that the devil himself guarded it — the name has stuck ever since.
What makes the Maule Valley suited to this wine?
Cauquenes, in the Maule Valley, has clay and granite-rich soils and a climate that gives the Cabernet Sauvignon firm structure alongside fresh fruit character — a historic winemaking area that's seen a major quality resurgence since the 1990s.
Is this the same as the standard Casillero del Diablo Reserva?
No — Reserva Especial wines come from a single named appellation rather than a broader regional blend, giving a more focused expression of that specific terroir.
Delivery
⚡ 30–45 min across Greater London
📦 Next-day UK-wide
🎁 Gift wrap available at checkout
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