Cabernet Sauvignon Marques Casa Concha
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, aged cheddar cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Marques de Casa Concha line was launched in 1976 as a tribute to the noble title bestowed upon the family of Concha y Toro's founder by King Philip V of Spain in 1718. This Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily sourced from the high-altitude, alluvial terraces of the Maipo Valley within Chile's Central Valley, specifically the renowned Puente Alto and El Mariscal vineyards. Nurtured by cool Andean breezes and gravelly soils, the grapes develop intense concentration and refined tannins. The wine is traditionally aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 16 months, yielding a classic, structured Chilean Cabernet characterized by vibrant red fruit, cassis, graphite, and subtle smoky notes.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is the titan of Chilean viticulture, responsible for positioning the nation on the global fine-wine map. Anchored in the Pirque subregion of the Maipo Valley along the alluvial terraces of the Maipo River, the estate commands access to premier vineyard blocks across the Central Valley, Aconcagua, Coquimbo, and southern Chile. Here, stony, gravel-dominant soils, intense Andean diurnal temperature swings, and cooling maritime winds cultivate fruit of striking phenolic maturity and brisk acidity. Controlled for decades by the Guilisasti family, with winemaking led by technical director Marcelo Papa, the house blends vast scale with plot-by-plot precision and certified B Corporation sustainability standards. From foundational benchmarks like the historic Casillero del Diablo to terroir-driven crus like Terrunyo and the legendary Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, the style exemplifies refined structure, savory typicity, and vibrant varietal purity.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon (typically 90-95%), often blended with small percentages of Cabernet Franc, Syrah, or Merlot.
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%