... When I was recently quaffing solo I indulged in a tasty everyday red from Chile namely Casillero del Diablo (The Devil's Cellars) Cabernet Sauvignon that came in a handy half bottle from Tesco. This was one of the few half bottles available so as usual not a lot of choice for us half bottle ... Read review
Advantages: Typically vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon Flavours Disadvantages: A little bit of hot alcohol on palate
...everyday red from Chile namely Casillero del Diablo (The Devil's Cellars) Cabernet Sauvignon that came in a handy half bottle from Tesco. This was one of the few half bottles available so as usual not a lot of choice for us half bottle quaffers. Nevertheless the limited selection yielded fruit and we're not just talking about this wine's deliciously exuberant flavour !
Chile has had a long history of producing decent Cabernet Sauvignon ... ...label also states that the Casillero del Diablo range of wines is made by Concha y Toro (Shell and Bull of all things !), a large scale Chilean vintner whose owner a 100 years ago spread the rumour his cellars were stalked by the Devil in order to keep intruders away from his private reserve.
The wine like a lot of decent young Cabernets was a dark purple colour with some red hints and as I swirled the wine around in my glass I noticed ... more
Sometimes you want less than a full of bottle of wine when you're on your own. When I was recently quaffing solo I indulged in a tasty everyday red from Chile namely Casillero del Diablo (The Devil's Cellars) Cabernet Sauvignon that came in a handy half bottle from Tesco. This was one of the few half bottles available so as usual not a lot of choice for us half bottle quaffers. Nevertheless the limited selection yielded fruit and we're not just talking about this wine's deliciously exuberant flavour !
Chile has had a long history of producing decent Cabernet Sauvignon at affordable prices. This half cost £2.99 (I got mine on offer for £2.24) and I have no regrets with parting with almost three shiny coins for this baby. The bottle itself displayed a tasteful label with the devil's face emblazoned near the top the bottle. The label also states that the Casillero del Diablo range of wines is made by Concha y Toro (Shell and Bull of all things !), a large scale Chilean vintner whose owner a 100 years ago spread the rumour his cellars were stalked by the Devil in order to keep intruders away from his private reserve.
The wine like a lot of decent young Cabernets was a dark purple colour with some red hints and as I swirled the wine around in my glass I noticed it left some fat viscous 'legs' streaming down the inside of my glass. This was indicative of a relatively generous alcohol content (13.5 %). The typical Cabernet theme continued with a nose that displayed an aromatic ensemble of blackcurrants and mocha with a slight whiff of alcohol. This led through to a very delicious lively and vibrant medium weighted body that had lashings of blackcurrant and chocolate that gradually faded into a finish of reasonable length dotted with vanilla fudge. The flavours were thankfully not sweet and cloying and were nicely balanced with a streak of firm acidity that made this wine quite moreish. There was however a hint of alcohol burn on the finish (a tingling sensation at the back of the throat) but this was a minor fault in a wine that was found to be very mouthwatering and decent value like a lot of Chilean Cabernets around the £4-6 mark.
I had this on my own as a late night treat but do enjoy with some hearty beef or vegetarian led fare. It is also frequently on offer at many major supermarkets so keep your eyes peeled... it will be worth it if you're a fan of everyday glugging reds... Cheers, Zallin
...One of my favourites is Casillero del Diablo cabernet sauvignon.
Casillero del Diablo cabernet sauvignon is produced in the Maipo valley in Chile. After fermentation in steel tanks 70% of the wine is then transferred to be aged in American oak for a further 6-8 months. The remaining 30% is aged in stainless steel tanks. This gives the wine its oak flavours.
The name Casillero del Diablo means cellar of the devil. The name came about in the 19th ... ...vineyard workers were sampling his precious wines. Don Melchor started a rumour that his dark cellar where the wine was stored was the cellar of the devil. It is not documented whether or not his ploy worked, but the name stuck.
However back to the present day and that all-important taste test! The bottle looks good with its red foil top and white and gold label. On uncorking the bottle and taking a sniff I can't say I really noticed any so called ...
anwar 04.06.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon
Advantages: yum..yum..yum smooth, not heavy red wine to tickle those taste buds Disadvantages: can be pricey
Now..I'm not one for fine words and all that nonsey wine talk so I'll tell you straight. I tried this red wine a few years ago, as I wanted a change to my usual white wine and being the winter wanted something to warm me on the chilly evenings. I wondered into my local wine shop and was recommended by the helpful assistant to try this one. I've be buying it from then on. Its not too heavy as I have found some red wines can give me a headache after ... ...damn drinkable!! For those of you who are not red wine fans but fancy dipping your toe in..give this one a try, you won't regret it! I have taken abottle of this to many friends houses and they have like it so they now buy it and the word is still spreading. So go on, treat yourself and curl up and enjoy!! ...
lola1974 12.11.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon
