All about wine The art of blends Mixing wines to enhance or complement them is what we know as blending. This process can be done in different ways and, therefore, requires an expert in the field. You might not know this, but the vas... See more
The lifecycle of a vine All about wine - 01/02/2023 While in the southern hemisphere we get closer to the long-awaited harvest, northern hemisphere vineyards are in their resting period. The vegetative cycle of the vine occurs in an inverted way betwee...
Wine trends predictions for 2023 All about wine - 17/01/2023 We dust off the crystal ball to tell you what are the trends that the world of wine could bring this 2023. The forecasts already speak, among other things, about regenerative viticulture and a growing...
How to choose the right sparkling wine All about wine - 28/12/2022 If you don’t know how to choose the sparkling wine for your next celebration, here we tell you about its different classifications, based on their sugar level. We’re about to say goodbye to the...
All about Cabernet Franc All about wine - 27/12/2022 Unfold the secrets of Cabernet Franc, an aromatic red variety worth exploring. Among red wine grapes, Cabernet Franc is a variety that makes sensational and refreshing wines. Thanks to its rich aci...
Complexity in wine All about wine - 01/12/2022 What makes a wine complex? Is it an attribute that only high-quality wines have? Are they only for expert drinkers? Here we answer these and other questions. In simple words, we say that a wine is ...
Marcio Ramírez: Mr Carmenère All about wine - 23/11/2022 In charge of all Concha y Toro’s Carmenères, the winemaker spoke to us about terroir, Peumo, his favourite wines and more. Marcio Ramírez started working at Viña Concha y Toro in 1997, specifica...
Umami: the fifth taste and its relationship with wine All about wine - 23/11/2022 Umami, which in Japanese means "tasty", is the word used to identify this mysterious flavour found in many foods and also in wine. We have been taught that the four basic tastes are salty, sweet, sou...
5 things you didn't know about Merlot All about wine - 07/11/2022 Because every November 7th we celebrate International Merlot Day, we invite you to toast with this velvety and elegant red grape variety, while we tell you five curiosities about it. It is the sister...
Wine and olive oil All about wine - 02/11/2022 In a culinary experience, olive oil and wine are usually very important elements. Capable of amplifying the flavour of any food, these products that come from the land also share the fact of transmitt...
Concha y Toro boasts high scores in Guia Descorchados 2023 All about wine - 18/10/2022 Renowned journalist and wine critic, Patricio Tapia, released the most recent edition of his Guía Descorchados on Chilean wines. Over 30 Concha y Toro wines received 90+ points and were included on ...
How to detect faults in wine All about wine - 06/10/2022 Did you know that many times we consume wines without knowing that they are "defective"? They say there’s nothing written about tastes, however, in the world of wine there are certain parameters abo...