Marques de Casa Concha Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
The Marques de Casa Concha line, first launched in 1976, pays tribute to the hereditary title bestowed upon the founder of Concha y Toro, Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro, by King Philip V of Spain in 1718. This Malbec is primarily sourced from the Lourdes Vineyard in the Maule Valley, within Chile's expansive Central Valley. Here, the clay-loam soils and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts yield a Malbec of remarkable concentration and freshness. The grapes are hand-harvested and aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine that beautifully balances dark fruit intensity, floral notes of violet, and a refined, structured finish that reflects Chile's unique take on this classic Andean variety.
🍾 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
Malbec
🍷 ABV
14% - 14.5%