Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted leg of lamb, aged Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Concha y Toro's Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon represents a focused exploration of Chile's river-influenced terroirs within the expansive Central Valley. Sourced primarily from select vineyards planted along the banks of major river systems—such as the Tinguiririca River in Colchagua—this wine benefits from the cooling breezes that sweep down from the Andes and up from the Pacific, moderating the warm valley climate. This unique microclimate allows the grapes to ripen slowly, preserving vibrant acidity and developing intense, concentrated fruit flavors. Historically, the estate has championed the concept of river-bank viticulture, highlighting how proximity to watercourses shapes the tannic structure and aromatic complexity of classic Bordeaux varietals in Chile. The wine is traditionally aged in French and American oak barrels, yielding a structured, elegant red with notes of black currant, plum, chocolate, and subtle toasted oak.
🍾 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)
13.5% - 14%