“Devil's Wine” - it is under such a consonant nickname that Casillero del Diablo brand alcohol is known. This drink has an impressive history of more than 100 years and remains one of the few representatives of the premium class distilleries of Chile. Casillero del Diablo wine is known in the world as a specific dry, semi-sweet red and white types of alcohol, with a pronounced taste characteristic of the best wines of France. Geolocation and a special selection of blends of grape varieties are the key to excellent aging of this drink, and a rich history, filled with mysticism and secrets, helps to maintain the reputation of alcohol worthy of the devil.
origin of name
Casillero del Diablo is a trademark of Concha y Toro (Chile). Previously, this brand was not directly the name of the line of alcohol, but merely served as a reliable protection for the manufactory of a modest winemaker. He started a rumor that his cellar was guarded by the devil. When the business of the company went uphill, the founder of the production decided to leave the name that brought him profit, and the epithet “devilish” was fixed to wine. Later, the company changed its owner more than once, but the brand remained the same every time. Its history brought the producer prosperity in Chile, where Casillero del Diablo became the first high-status alcohol, in addition to tequila and gin.
Production
The story of the drink itself dates back 130 years, when the winemaker got a load of several dozen barrels of wine from Bordeaux, France. On board the ship was an excellent Sauvignon, after which the new owner decided to expand the production of such alcohol in his homeland. The Casillero del Diablo brand has come a long way from the household to large-scale production, whose products have repeatedly won international awards and quality certificates. The basis of the brand's wine line remains Sauvignon, which is supplied from
proven vineyards in Bordeaux.
Recipe
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon is the brand's main drink. The blend of this drink is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This grape variety is most common in the province of Bordeaux and is considered the main recipe for a number of dry red wines. The result is a viscous drink with a rich berry palette, notes of currant and blackberry. The aroma of wine acquires notes of tobacco and a deep fruity hue over time. The taste palette also varies depending on the geolocation of the blend. Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in the south, is sweeter, berry notes are more pronounced in it, and the individuality of the vine is hidden under a unique range.
The farther north the vineyard is located, the vine of which served as a blend for Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon, the wine will be “stricter”. The grape taste will intensify, and the aroma will manifest piquancy and floral accent. The company keeps secret the exact blend for the rest of the product line, including white table and dessert wines, sparkling and semi-sweet red. It is also unknown whether the producer has his own vineyards in Chile and how exactly the taste of the vines grown under such conditions is changing. The main production is located in the Maipo Valley.
Fortress and endurance
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon has an aging of 2-6 years, the most ideal for this is a simple wine in barrels for more than 36 months. The tanks are delivered from the USA and Europe, it is known that some products are aged in white oak barrels, which is why the taste and aroma of the drink are enriched with notes of flowers and wood. The strength of the drink does not exceed 13-14 degrees, which is why alcohol of this brand is drunk easily and can be served as an aperitif.
Over time, the company expanded its product line, due to which the standards of endurance and strength of the entire line shifted. Nevertheless, the manufacturer emphasizes the authenticity of the recipe, a number of technological processes in the production and quality standards dictated by the first owner of the “devil cellar”.
Casillero del Diablo Reserva is the oldest drink of the highest value. The vine for it is supplied exclusively from France, and the exposure is 5 years or more.
Taste palette and application in cooking
Cabernet Sauvignon - a variety that gives the wine fruit and berry notes. “Devil's Wine” was no exception. In the drink of this brand accents of currant, cherry and plum appear. The older the alcohol gets, the more the emphasis mixes in the direction of oak, spices, honey and tobacco. The wine has soft, almost silky tannins, characteristic of drinks with high potential. White analogues have a palette of citrus, rich fruit flavors. Sommeliers prefer to relish drinks of this class without anything, rolling every sip under the sky. But more often than not, “devil's wine” is served with fatty meat dishes. The drink has high acidity, due to which the food is perfectly digested.
Benefit for health
Despite its formidable name, Casillero del Diablo is a magnificent red wine with an impressive palette of taste. From the category of alcohol with potential, this brand is perhaps the most accessible to the average layman and may be the first excursion into the world of status wines. The use of such drinks is even good for health, naturally, in a moderate dose. Do not be fooled by the mild taste, “Devil's Wine” is an excellent pacemaker, antiseptic and immunomodulator, thanks to which you can even out the acid balance in the stomach and debug the work of CCT. Also, such alcohol is useful for anemia.
The Devil's Cellar brand is an example of how a small manufactory can grow to a world level thanks to the quality of its products and the atmosphere of mystery. Wine of this brand, even if it was not guarded unclean, still remains a great choice in the collection or just to the table as an expensive, rich in taste table wine.