Unrated Xtra Cab
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, barbecued pork ribs, hearty beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Concha y Toro's 'Unrated Xtra Cab' is a bold, contemporary expression of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted to challenge traditional wine norms. Rejecting the pressure of official critic scores, this wine focuses purely on delivering an intense, deeply concentrated, and highly satisfying drinking experience. Sourced from select vineyards across Chile's sun-drenched Central Valley, the grapes benefit from the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts created by the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. This unique climate allows the Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining a vibrant, balancing acidity. The wine undergoes careful fermentation and aging in oak to enhance its rich texture, resulting in a luscious profile dominated by dark fruits, sweet spices, and a velvety finish.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14.5%