The Winery Concha y Toro of Santiago of Central Valley

Winery Concha y Toro
The winery offers 175 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This estate is part of the Viña Concha y Toro.
It is ranked in the top 4 of the estates of Central Valley.
It is located in Santiago in the region of Central Valley

The Winery Concha y Toro is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 175 wines for sale in of Santiago to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Concha y Toro vineyard, located near Santiago, is one of the most renowned wine destinations in Chile. Founded by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro in 1883, this estate now holds a global reputation for the exceptional quality of its wines. It is the largest wine producer in Latin America and one of the global leaders in the industry. Nestled in the Maipo Valley, the Concha y Toro estate stretches over a fertile land, bathed in sunlight and irrigated by the pure waters of the Andes. The vineyards are planted on rich and diverse soils, allowing them to produce a wide range of grape varieties. From Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot, through Carmenere and Sauvignon Blanc, each grape variety benefits from optimal conditions to express its maximum potential. One of the most famous wines from the estate is Don Melchor, a Cabernet Sauvignon of unparalleled elegance and complexity. It is the result of meticulous work, where each vine is tended with the utmost care, to reveal the purity and authenticity of the terroir. A visit to the Concha y Toro estate offers a unique experience. It begins with a walk through the vineyards, where one can admire the beauty of the Chilean landscape. Then, the discovery continues in the estate's century-old cellars, where the best vintages are kept. The visit concludes with a tasting, where each wine tells a story, that of its terroir, its harvest, and its breeding. Also, it should be noted that the estate has committed to a sustainability approach, focused on respect for the environment and the well-being of its collaborators. It is ISO 14001 certified and owns the Fairtrade seal, which guarantees fair working conditions.

Top Winery Concha y Toro wines

Looking for the best Winery Concha y Toro wines in Santiago among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Concha y Toro wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Concha y Toro wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Concha y Toro

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Concha y Toro

How Winery Concha y Toro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of quiche lorraine, spinach and goat cheese quiche or genuine chicken tagine olive and lemon confit tagine with argan oil.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Concha y Toro

On the nose the white wine of Winery Concha y Toro. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Concha y Toro. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Concha y Toro

  • 2022With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.97/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Concha y Toro.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Viognier

Discovering the wine region of Santiago

The wine region of Santiago is located in the region of Maipo Valley of Central Valley of Chile. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alyan or the Viña Vik Winery produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Santiago are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Santiago often reveals types of flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, non oak or earth.

In the mouth of Santiago is a powerful. We currently count 19 estates and châteaux in the of Santiago, producing 39 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Santiago go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

The top red wines of Winery Concha y Toro

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Concha y Toro

How Winery Concha y Toro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, lamb tagine with apricots or stuffed guinea fowl in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Concha y Toro

On the nose the red wine of Winery Concha y Toro. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or smoke. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Concha y Toro. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Concha y Toro

  • 1993With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.46/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Concha y Toro.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Carménère
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top sweet wines of Winery Concha y Toro

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Concha y Toro

How Winery Concha y Toro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of rice croquettes with salmon, spaghetti with clams or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Concha y Toro

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Concha y Toro. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Concha y Toro. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Concha y Toro

  • 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Concha y Toro.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

The word of the wine: Primeur

Said of wines from the last vintage and, by extension, wines of the year, fruity and easy-drinking, put on sale on the third Thursday in November. The AOC regulations specify that a wine is said to be primeur if it is bottled before the spring, and nouveau if it is bottled before the following harvest. Beaujolais Nouveau is therefore a vin primeur.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Concha y Toro

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Concha y Toro

How Winery Concha y Toro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of beef tagine with vegetables, salmon in foil in the microwave or mussels with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Concha y Toro

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Concha y Toro. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Concha y Toro

  • 2001With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Concha y Toro.

  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

The top pink wines of Winery Concha y Toro

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Concha y Toro

How Winery Concha y Toro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of beef in white wine, quick duck breast with honey or doner kebab.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Concha y Toro

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Concha y Toro.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The word of the wine: Tartar (deposit)

White, chalky deposits that occur as a result of precipitation inside bottles and are often considered by consumers as a defect. They are in fact tartaric salts formed by tartaric acid, potassium and calcium naturally present in the wine. This deposit does not alter the quality of the wine and can be eliminated by a simple decanting.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Concha y Toro

Planning a wine route in the of Santiago? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Concha y Toro.

Discover the grape variety: Carmenère

Carménère is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. In France, it occupies only about ten hectares, but it is also grown in Chile, Peru, the Andes, California, Italy and Argentina. The leaves of the carmenere are shiny and revolute. Its berries are round and medium-sized. Carménère is susceptible to grey rot, especially in wet autumn. It can also be exposed to the risk of climatic coulure, which is why it is important to grow it on poor soil and in warm areas. Carménère is associated with an average second ripening period. This variety has only one approved clone, 1059. It can be vinified with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It produces a rich, highly coloured wine, which acquires character when combined with other grape varieties.

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