Pour a glass and the first thing you notice is how soft it is. Ripe plum, a little dark cherry, none of that mouth-drying grip that puts people off red wine. This is the bottle you grab when you want something that just works. Nyama choma on a Friday, a quiet glass on the couch, mates over and nobody wants to think too hard about the wine. It's smooth, it's generous, and it's friendly to everyone at the table. Devil's in the name, but there's nothing scary in the glass.
Lean in and you get ripe plum and red berries up front, with a curl of mocha and smoke behind them, plus a soft hit of vanilla and toffee from time in American oak. It's medium-bodied, so it feels round and easy rather than heavy. The tannins (that's the grippy, tea-like dryness in reds) sit low here, so it glides instead of scratching. Dry, balanced, and the finish stays smooth and elegant rather than fading fast.
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This comes from Concha y Toro, Chile's biggest and most famous winery, with grapes off the warm, sunny Central Valley. The name means "the Devil's Cellar." The story goes that founder Don Melchor de Concha y Toro got tired of people pinching bottles from his private cellar, so he spread a rumour that the devil himself lived down there. The thieves stayed away, the legend stuck, and now it's on the label. Good wine, better marketing.
Good to know
- What is the price of Casillero del Diablo Merlot 75cl?
Casillero del Diablo Merlot 75cl is KSh 2,159 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Casillero del Diablo Merlot 75cl taste like?
Ripe plum and red berries with a touch of mocha, smoke, vanilla and toffee. It's medium-bodied, dry and notably smooth, with low tannin and an elegant, balanced finish.
- What is the ABV of Casillero del Diablo Merlot?
It's 13.5% ABV, which is pretty standard for a Chilean red.
- How do I serve Casillero del Diablo Merlot?
Serve it slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a large red wine glass. If it's warm, give it ten minutes in the fridge first. No decanting needed, but a little air after opening helps.
- What food pairs with Casillero del Diablo Merlot?
It loves grilled and roasted meat, so nyama choma, steak, burgers and roast chicken all work. Tomato-based pasta, pizza and hard cheeses are great too.
- Where is Casillero del Diablo Merlot from?
Chile, made by Concha y Toro from grapes grown in the warm Central Valley. The name means "the Devil's Cellar."
- Is Casillero del Diablo Merlot sweet or dry?
It's dry. There's ripe, fruity flavour that can read as a hint of sweetness, but there's no real sugar in the glass.
Casillero del Diablo Merlot 75cl
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Casillero del Diablo Merlot 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Casillero del Diablo Merlot 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,159. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.