All about wine International awards for our world-class Carmenere wines Since its origins, the quality of Viña Concha y Toro's Carmenere has been internationally awarded. Since its first vintage, its icon wine Carmín de Peumo has been awarded as one of the best Carmener... See more
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...
The grape variety that best grows in Chile All about wine - 30/09/2022 We asked 3 Concha y Toro winemakers what, in their opinion, is the wine grape that grows best in Chile. Here they give their answers and recommend a wine to prove it. Isabel Mitarakis: “The Caberne...
Decanting wine: Why and how All about wine - 30/09/2022 Some time ago we talked about decanters when we answered the question “why does wine need to breathe?” But this dreaded object not only helps to incorporate oxygen. To tell the truth, the main rea...
What are tannins and what is their role in wine? All about wine - 14/09/2022 Have you ever had a cup of tea that tasted too strong? So much so that it felt rough on your tongue? Well, that astringency is due to the tannins in the tea. Tannins are not a component only derived f...
Wine descriptors and their true meaning All about wine - 01/09/2022 What does it mean for a wine to be floral, herbaceous, green or mineral. These are just a few of the hundreds of terms that exist and are used to communicate how a wine tastes, smells or feels in the ...
Casillero del Diablo achieves a solid result at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022 Accolades - 13/07/2022 Casillero del Diablo received two outstanding recognitions at the latest edition of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, in Belgium. Casillero del Diablo Reserva Carmenere 2020 won a Gold Medal, whil...
Is there any benefit in swirling wine? All about wine - 04/07/2022 When it comes to tasting wines, or simply enjoying them, there are a few steps that can help to make the experience even more enjoyable. Swirling the wine in the glass is not to pretend that you under...
