Casillero Diablo Syrah Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, barbecued pork ribs, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Steeped in the legendary folklore of Chile's most famous cellar, the Casillero del Diablo Syrah Reserva carries the legacy of Don Melchor de Concha y Toro, who spread the rumor that the Devil himself guarded his private collection to deter thieves. Crafted from grapes grown in the diverse microclimates of Chile's Central Valley, this Syrah benefits from a Mediterranean climate where warm days are tempered by cool evening breezes from the Andes and the Pacific. The wine is typically aged in medium-toasted American oak barrels, which imparts subtle sweet spices to its naturally robust profile. It delivers a rich, smooth expression characterized by dark forest fruits, black pepper, and a touch of smoke, embodying the approachable yet structured style that has made the Reserva range globally renowned.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 ABV
13.5%