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Gran Reserva Malbec

by Concha Y Toro
Red Vintage 📍 Central Valley, Chile

⏳ Drinking Window

2021 - 2026

🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings

Grilled ribeye steak, traditional beef empanadas, roasted lamb chops

✨ Technical Specifications

Concha y Toro's Gran Reserva Malbec, often associated with the 'Serie Riberas' range, is defined by its connection to Chile's riverbanks. Sourced from vineyards planted near the Tinguiririca River in the Colchagua Valley, the vines benefit from cooling breezes that moderate the warm Mediterranean climate, preserving acidity and freshness. Historically, Malbec arrived in Chile in the 1840s before making its famous journey to Argentina. This expression is aged in French and American oak barrels, resulting in a wine that beautifully balances intense black fruit, floral notes of violet, and a touch of sweet spice, representing a refined, coastal-influenced style of Chilean Malbec.

🍾 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.

📍 Avenida Virginia Subercaseaux 210, 9480000 Pirque, Región Metropolitana, Chile 🌐 https://conchaytoro.com

🍇 Grape Varieties

Malbec

🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)

13.5% - 14%

🌿 Aromas & Flavor Descriptors

Blackberry Black Cherry Cassis Toasted Cedar Black Pepper