Casillero del Diablo Reserva Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the cool-climate vineyards of the Coquimbo region, this expressive white wine is part of the legendary Casillero del Diablo portfolio. The line's name pays homage to the famous 19th-century legend created by founder Don Melchor de Concha y Toro, who spread the rumor that the devil himself guarded his private cellar to deter thieves. This Viognier benefits from the unique coastal breezes and mineral-rich soils of northern Chile, which temper the warm sun and allow the grapes to ripen slowly. To preserve its intense aromatic profile and natural acidity, the wine is primarily fermented in stainless steel tanks, resulting in a bright, medium-bodied white characterized by lush notes of apricot, peach, and delicate white flowers.
🍾 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
Viognier
🍷 ABV
13.5%