You want a red that just works, no fuss, no homework. This is it. Pour it and you get a big hit of ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry, then a soft little wave of mocha and vanilla from the oak. The tannins are smooth, not grippy, so it goes down easy without being boring. Late dinner, a film, friends over, a fire pit and some grilled meat. Open it and you're sorted.
Deep ruby in the glass. The nose is all dark fruit, blackcurrant (cassis, if we're being fancy) and dark cherry, with a warm hum of vanilla, toast and a coffee-ish mocha note that the oak gives it. On the palate it's medium-bodied and smooth, ripe berries up front, those silky tannins (the bit that makes red wine feel velvety, not dry-mouthed) holding it together, and a long, fruity finish. It's properly dry, so the fruit reads as flavour, not sweetness.
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Where it's from
It comes from Concha y Toro in Chile's Central Valley, where warm sunny days, cool Pacific breezes and the Andes in the background make Cabernet very happy. The name means 'the Devil's Cellar', and there's a proper story behind it. Back in the day the founder, Don Melchor, kept his best bottles behind an iron gate, and people kept nicking them. So he spread a rumour that the devil lived down there. The thefts stopped overnight. Over a century later the name stuck, and a bottle of this stuff now sells somewhere in the world roughly every few seconds.
Good to know
- What is the price of Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry up front, with a touch of mocha and vanilla from the oak. It's dry, medium-bodied and smooth, with silky tannins and a long fruity finish.
- What is the ABV of Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13.5% ABV, a standard strength for a Chilean red.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly below room temp, around 16 to 18°C, in a big-bowled glass. Let it breathe for ten minutes and it really opens up. No ice, no mixers, just neat.
- What pairs with it?
Grilled and roasted meats are the dream match. Think nyama choma, a steak, a burger, slow-cooked beef, or aged cheese.
- Where is it from?
Chile's Central Valley, made by Concha y Toro. The name means 'the Devil's Cellar', after a legend the founder spread to scare thieves away from his best bottles.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry. The fruit is ripe and generous, so it tastes fruity, but there's no sweetness to it.
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
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Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
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