Name: Casillero del Diablo
Color: Red
Varietal: Carmenere
Vintage: 2007
Country/State: Chile
Region: Rapel Valley
Price: $8
Stars: 4.5 (out of 5)
This Carmenere from Concha y Toro's Casillero del Diablo label is an outstanding bargain. For less than $10, it's a delicious, medium bodied everyday red. We enjoyed a couple of glasses last night with pizza.
The color is a deep, dark purple in the glass, almost like a Syrah. The nose is mostly dark fruit, with chocolate and a hint of tobacco. I tasted dark berries and chocolate, with some good earthy qualities. The finish was very pleasant and quite long. This Carmenere is very smooth, and I highly recommend it.
I can't wait to try the other Carmenere we have at the house -- the Tierra del Fuego, also from Chile.
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