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
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
Cabernet Sauvignon (typically blended with small percentages of Cabernet Franc, Syrah, or Merlot)
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%