Pinot Grigio
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, fresh green salads, light pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Concha y Toro's Pinot Grigio from Chile's Central Valley is a testament to the country's diverse terroirs. While Chile is historically famous for its bold reds, the cool night breezes descending from the Andes Mountains and the maritime influence from the Pacific Ocean create an ideal microclimate in the Central Valley for cultivating crisp, aromatic white wines. This Pinot Grigio is crafted in a fresh, modern style, focusing on preserving the bright fruit purity and vibrant acidity. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks without oak contact, it captures the lively essence of the grape, offering delicate floral aromas, pear, and citrus notes. It represents the winery's dedication to making approachable, high-quality wines that showcase the natural bounty of Chile's premier agricultural heartland.
🍾 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
Pinot Grigio
🍷 ABV
12% - 13%