Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
First launched in 1976, the Marques de Casa Concha line was created to honor the hereditary title of nobility bestowed upon the winery's founder, Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro, in 1718 by King Philip V of Spain. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark Chilean red, sourced primarily from the stony, alluvial soils of the Puente Alto and Pirque vineyards in the Maipo Valley, nestled at the foot of the Andes Mountains. The cold mountain breezes descending from the Andes create a significant diurnal temperature swing, preserving acidity while allowing the grapes to develop deep concentration and refined tannins. Traditionally aged for over a year in French oak barrels, this wine is celebrated for its classic profile of dark cassis, black cherry, graphite, and a signature touch of Chilean eucalyptus.
🍾 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 (typically blended with small percentages of Cabernet Franc, Syrah, or Merlot)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%