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    Casillero Del Diablo Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl

    4.8 ★ · 223 Google Reviews
    • Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon ยท Reserva Especial

      Don Melchor de Concha y Toro spread a rumour that the devil himself guarded his private wine cellar โ€” the legend that gave this brand its name is over 130 years old.

      ~13.5% ABV75clCabernet SauvignonMaule Valley

      Heritage

      ๐Ÿ†The Devil's Cellar Legend, 19th Century ๐Ÿ†A Bottle Sold Somewhere in the World Every 4 Seconds

      Don Melchor invented the story to scare off cellar thieves in the 1800s โ€” 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

      Fruit
      Tannin
      Oak & Toast
      Spice
      Black CherryPlumChocolateCinnamonTobacco

      Pairs Well With

      ๐Ÿฅฉ
      Grilled Steak
      The classic Cabernet match
      ๐Ÿฅช
      Roasted Lamb
      Rich enough to match
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      Hard Cheese
      Tannin cuts through fat
      ๐Ÿ”
      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
      Soil
      Clay and granite
      Grape
      100% Cabernet Sauvignon
      Ageing
      Oak barrel

      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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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

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      18+ Please enjoy Casillero del Diablo responsibly. For guidance and support, visit drinkaware.co.uk.