"Devil's Wine" - precisely under such consonantnicknamed alcohol brand Casillero del Diablo. This drink has an impressive history of more than 100 years and remains one of the few representatives of the premium distillery in Chile. Wine Casillero del Diablo 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 a blend of grape varieties are the key to excellent aging of this drink, and a rich history full of mysticism and secrets helps to maintain the reputation of alcohol, worthy of the devil.
origin of name
Casillero del Diablo – это торговая марка Concha y Toro (Chile). Previously, this brand was not directly the name of the line of alcohol, but only served as a reliable protection for the manufactory of a modest winemaker. He started a rumor that the devil was guarding his cellar. When the company went uphill, the founder of the production decided to leave the name that brought him a profit, and the epithet “devilish” entrenched in the wine. Later, the company changed its owner more than once, but the brand remained the same each time. His story brought prosperity to the producer on the territory of Chile, where Casillero del Diablo wine was the first status alcohol, besides tequila and gin.
Formation of production
The history of the drink itself takes itsIt started 130 years ago, when a load of several dozen barrels of wine from Bordeaux, France fell into the hands of a winemaker. On board the ship was an excellent Sauvignon, after which the new owner decided to launch the production of such alcohol in his homeland. The brand Casillero del Diablo has come a long way from household to large-scale production, the products of which have repeatedly won international awards and quality certificates. The basis of the line of wine brand remains Sauvignon, which is supplied from proven vineyards in the territory of Bordeaux.
Formulation
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon isthe main drink in the lineup of the brand. 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 soft drink with a rich berry palette, hints of currant and blackberry. The aroma of wine with time acquires notes of tobacco and a deep fruity shade. Depending on the geolocation of the blend varies and taste palette. Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in the south, is sweeter, the berry notes in it are more pronounced, and the individuality of the vine is hidden under a unique range.
The north is a vineyard whose vineserved for the blend of Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon, the more severe the wine will be. The grape flavor will intensify, and the aroma will show 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 red semi-sweet. It is also unknown whether the producer has his own vineyards in Chile and how exactly the taste of the vine grown in such conditions varies. The main production is located in the Maipo Valley.
Strength and endurance
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon hasaged at 2-6 years, the most ideal is a simple wine in barrels for more than 36 months. The tanks are shipped from the USA and Europe, it is known that some products are aged in white oak barrels, because of which 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, because of which alcohol of this brand is drunk easily and can be served as an aperitif.
Over time, the company expanded its product line,because of what the standards of exposure and strength of the entire range have shifted. Nevertheless, the manufacturer emphasizes the authenticity of the recipe, a number of technological processes in production and quality standards dictated by the first owner of the "devil's cellar".
Casillero del Diablo Reserva - the oldest drink with a high cost. Vine for him comes exclusively from France, and the exposure is 5 years and above.
Taste palette and use in cooking
Cabernet Sauvignon - a variety that bestows winefruit and berry notes. "Devil's Wine" was no exception. The drink of this brand shows accents of currants, cherries and plums. The older the alcohol gets, the more the accent 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 citrus palette, rich fruit flavors. Sommeliers prefer to savor drinks of this class without anything, rolling every sip under the sky. But most often the "devil's wine" is served to fatty meat dishes. The drink has high acidity, thanks to which the food is perfectly digested.
Benefit for health
Despite the extremely formidable name, Casillerodel Diablo is a great red wine with an impressive palette of taste. From the category of alcohol with the potential, this brand is probably the most accessible to the average person and can 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 deceived by the mild taste, “devil's wine” is an excellent cardiostimulant, antiseptic and immunomodulator, thanks to which you can equalize the acid balance in the stomach and debug the work of CCT. Also, such alcohol is useful for anemia.
Торговая марка «Погреб Дьявола» - это пример how a small manufactory can grow to a world level thanks to product quality and an atmosphere of mystery. The wine of this brand, albeit unguarded and unguarded, still remains a great choice in the collection or simply to the table as an expensive, rich in taste table wine.
