You want a red that just works tonight? This is it. Casillero del Diablo Red Blend pours deep, near-purple, and tastes like ripe black cherry and plum with a little dark chocolate hiding underneath. Velvety, smooth, zero homework required. Crack it open next to a plate of nyama choma and you'll get why this is one of Chile's most-poured reds. We deliver fast, any hour, so the only decision left is what to eat with it.
First sniff is all ripe dark fruit. Black cherry, plum, a whiff of cocoa and a little toasty spice from the oak. On the palate it's full but soft, the kind of red that fills your mouth without fighting you. The tannins (that grippy, drying feel reds can have) are smooth here, not harsh, so it slides down easy. It finishes long and a touch warm, with that dark-chocolate note hanging around. Dry, not sweet, just generous with the fruit.
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Where it comes from
Casillero del Diablo means "the Devil's Cellar," and there's a proper story behind it. Back in the day, founder Don Melchor de Concha y Toro got tired of people pinching his best wine, so he spread a rumour that the devil himself lived in that cellar. The thieves stayed away. The name stuck. Today Concha y Toro is one of the biggest, most respected names in Chile, and this blend leans on Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah aged around eight months in French and American oak to get that smooth, dark-fruited depth.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Casillero del Diablo Red Blend 75cl?
Casillero del Diablo Red Blend 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 Red Blend 75cl taste like?
Ripe black cherry and plum with dark chocolate and a little toasty spice. It's full-bodied but velvety, with smooth tannins and a long finish. Dry, not sweet.
- What is the ABV of Casillero del Diablo Red Blend?
It's 13.5%, a standard strength for a Chilean red, in a 750ml bottle.
- What grapes is it made from?
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (also called Shiraz), aged around eight months in French and American oak.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, about 16 to 18°C. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes if your room is warm, then pour into a big wine glass. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything grilled or rich. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, beef stew, or aged cheese all work beautifully.
- Where is it from?
Chile, made by Concha y Toro. The name means "the Devil's Cellar" after an old legend the founder cooked up to scare off wine thieves.
Casillero del Diablo Red Blend 75cl
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Casillero del Diablo Red Blend 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Casillero del Diablo Red Blend 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.