At a glance

Producer

Viña Concha y Toro

Region

Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon (with small portions of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot typical in blend)

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$100-$130 USD per bottle

Tasting profile

Dense blackcurrant and cassis, plum, hints of cedar, pencil shavings, graphite, subtle spices, fine oak integration. Still primary, with vivid fruit and noticeable structure.

Evolution: Will develop more complex notes of tobacco, truffle, leather, and dried herbs with secondary bottle age. Tannins will soften, fruit will move towards dried/compote character.

At peak: Elegant, layered profile marked by classic Maipo herbal tones, fully integrated tannins, and harmonious acidity.

Structure

Acidity

Medium to medium-plus, balancing ripeness

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained, well-structured

Alcohol

13.5%-14.5% ABV typical

Aging potential

15-20 years in optimal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2036

Optimal window

2026 to 2042

Current status

Youthful, just released

Current condition

Structured, primary fruit; suitable for further cellaring

Puente Alto's gravelly alluvial soils and cool Andean breezes produce Cabernet Sauvignon with excellent acid retention and structural integrity. Concha y Toro's investment in both vineyard precision and plot-selection amplifies this, giving the wine long cellaring capacity, with best complexity emerging 6-10 years post-vintage and stability for another decade.

Food pairing

Grilled/roast lamb, ribeye steak, venison, hard aged cheeses, mushroom risotto, dishes with rosemary or thyme.

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine has firm tannins and is still relatively young, which can benefit from aeration to soften the tannins and enhance its aromas and flavors.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Drip irrigation, water-efficiency practices, cover cropping, natural pest control; renewable energy integration; lightweight bottles and eco-friendly packaging; biodiversity corridors and native vegetation preservation.

Viña Concha y Toro is an industry leader in Chile for sustainability, employing wide-ranging environmental practices, water and energy use efficiencies, and biodiversity protection. Their Sustainable Wine of Chile certification requires adherence to rigorous standards. While not fully organic/biodynamic, their vineyard management emphasizes minimal intervention and conservation. Main sustainability drawbacks stem from exports (long-distance shipping) and the scale of production, though the winery has made significant strides on footprint reduction. Packaging choices and transparent reporting further enhance their sustainability standing.