CYT Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled beef burgers, roasted pork loin, pasta bolognese
✨ Technical Specifications
Concha y Toro's Central Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, often designated as CYT, represents the accessible, vibrant heart of Chilean winemaking. Sourced from vineyards across the expansive Central Valley, where the Mediterranean climate is moderated by cool breezes from the Andes and the Pacific, this wine showcases the classic, fruit-forward character that established Chile as a global wine powerhouse. Historically, the Central Valley has been the cradle of Chilean viticulture since the 16th century, but the late 19th-century introduction of French noble varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon truly revolutionized the region. This approachable red is crafted to highlight fresh fruit, utilizing temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and light oak aging to maintain its bright berry flavors and smooth, round tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is Chile's preeminent wine producer and a cornerstone of South American winemaking history. Headquartered in Pirque within the historic Maipo Valley, the estate originated with noble French cuttings sourced directly from Bordeaux, laying the groundwork for a portfolio that now spans Chile's finest valleys from Limarí to Peumo. Concha y Toro pairs cutting-edge viticultural science with meticulous stewardship, crafting wines that reflect the diverse microclimates and soils of the Central Valley, Aconcagua, and southern regions. The winery is universally celebrated for benchmark red varietals—most notably expressive Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère—exemplified in prestige cuvées such as Carmín de Peumo, the Terrunyo series, and the enduring Marques de Casa Concha label.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%