"The Devil's Wine" - exactly under such a consonantnickname is known alcohol brand Casillero del Diablo. This drink has an impressive history of more than 100 years and remains one of the few representatives of premium class distilleries of Chile. Casillero del Diablo wine is known in the world as a specific dry, semisweet red and white alcohol, with a pronounced taste typical of France's best wines. Geolocation and a special choice of blending grapes are the guarantee of excellent aging of this drink, and a rich history filled with mysticism and secrets contributes to the support of the reputation of alcohol, a worthy devil.
origin of name
Casillero del Diablo is a trademarkthe company Concha y Toro (Chile). Previously, this brand was not directly the name of the line of alcohol, but only served as a reliable protection of the manufactory of a modest winemaker. He let out a rumor that his cellar was guarded by the devil. When the affairs of the company went uphill, the founder of the production decided to leave the name that brought him a profit, and the wine was fixed with the epithet "devilish". Later the company changed the owner more than once, but the brand remained the same every time. Its history has brought prosperity to the manufacturer in Chile, where Casillero del Diablo wine became the first status alcohol, in addition to tequila and gin.
Formation of production
The history of the drink itself takes itsthe beginning 130 years ago, when the hands of the winemaker got a load of several dozen barrels of wine from Bordeaux, France. On board the ship was excellent "Sauvignon", after which the new owner decided to launch the production of such alcohol in his homeland. The brand Casillero del Diablo has gone a long way from household to large-scale production, whose products have repeatedly won international awards and quality certificates. The basis of the wine brand is Sauvignon, which is supplied from proven vineyards in Bordeaux.
Formulation
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon isthe main drink in the brand line. The blend of this napita is 100% composed of Cabernet Sauvignon. This grape variety is most common in the province of Bordeaux and is considered the main recipe for a number of red dry wines. As a result, you get a strong drink with a rich berry palette, notes of currants and blackberries. The aroma of wine over time acquires a touch of tobacco and a deep fruity shade. Depending on the geolocation of the blend, the taste palette also varies. 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 the vineyard, whose vineserved for the blending of Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon, the "stricter" will be wine. Grape flavor will intensify, and in the aroma there will be a piquancy and floral accent. The company keeps secret the exact blend for the rest of the product line, among which are white table and dessert wines, sparkling and red semisweet. It is also unknown whether the producer has his vineyards in Chile and how the taste of the vine grown under such conditions varies. The main production is in the Maipo Valley.
Fortress and aging
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon hasaging in 2-6 years, the most ideal is simple wine in barrels for more than 36 months. Tanks are supplied from the USA and Europe, it is known that some of the 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 fortress of the drink does not exceed 13-14 degrees, because of what the alcohol of this brand is drunk easily and can be served as an aperitif.
Over time, the company expanded the product line,because of what the standards of aging and strength of the whole line have shifted. Nevertheless, the manufacturer emphasizes the authenticity of the recipe, a number of manufacturing processes and quality standards dictated by the first owner of the Devil's Cellar.
Casillero del Diablo Reserva is the oldest drink with a high cost. The vine for it comes exclusively from France, and the exposure is from 5 years and above.
Taste palette and use in cooking
Cabernet Sauvignon is a sort that gives winefruit and berry notes. "The devil's wine" was no exception. The drink of this brand shows the accents of currants, cherries and plums. The older the alcohol becomes, the stronger the accent in the direction of oak, spices, honey and tobacco. The wine has soft, almost silky tannins, characteristic of high-potential drinks. White analogues have a palette of citrus, rich fruit tastes. Sommelier prefer to savor drinks of this class without anything, rolling under the sky every sip. But most often "devil's wine" is served to fatty meat dishes. The drink has a high acidity, thanks to which the food is perfectly digested.
Benefit for health
Despite the extremely formidable name, Casillerodel 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 common man and can be the first excursion into the world of status wines. The use of such drinks is even beneficial for health, naturally, in a moderate dose. Do not be deceived by a mild taste, "devil's wine" is an excellent pacemaker, antiseptic and immunomodulator, thanks to which you can level acid balance in the stomach and debug the work of the FTA. Also, such alcohol is useful in anemia.
The trademark "Devil's Cellar" is an examplehow a small manufactory can grow to a world level thanks to the quality of products and the atmosphere of mystery. The wine of this brand, even if it was not guarded by the unclean, still remains an excellent choice in the collection or simply to the table as an expensive, tasteful table wine.
