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- 2012-04-30 16:04:07
Por segundo año consecutivo Concha y Toro es la Marca de Vinos más Admirada del Mundo
- 2012-04-30 16:24:40
Concha y Toro is “World’s Most Admired Wine Brand” for the second consecutive year
- 2012-05-07 18:27:07
History of Carmenere, part 1
- 2011-11-24 16:43:56
La importancia del color del vino (parte 1): Colores del vino tinto
Characteristics of Carmenere cultivation, part 1
Carmenere is a grape wine variety of great oenological potential; however, it requires delicate handling as plants are more sensitive to soil quality and generally its yields are lower than those of other varieties. Although it is related to Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere has more velvety and sweeter tannins, its fruit is riper and acidity is [...]
History of Carmenere, part 2
While in Bordeaux Carmenere disappeared as a result of the phylloxera pest which devastated vineyards in the nineteenth century, thanks to Chile’s four natural boundaries – the Andes Mountains, Pacific Ocean, Atacama Desert and Antarctic icefields – this country was the only place on Earth where Carmenere vineyards were safe from this pest. In addition [...]
History of Carmenere, part 1
In the nineteenth century, Carmenere was one of the noble grape wine varieties widely planted in Bordeaux, and responsible for some of the great Bordeaux blends, until the devastating phylloxera[1] pest struck France in 1860 leading to its extinction. Before that, Carmenere was grown along with other local varieties such as Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon [...]
Bloggers enjoy tasting on-line with Marcelo Papa and Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay
Distance was no impediment to 50 bloggers who enjoyed an on-line tasting in Santiago from the United States, guided by Chilean winemakers. Marcelo Papa was responsible for presenting to the participants all the details about Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2009 and the characteristics of its origin, the valley of Limarí. The central point of [...]
What exactly Robert Parker said on Concha y Toro wines in 2012 The Wine Advocate ranking [updated]
We were the most award-winning Chilean winery in the recent report on Chilean wines published by this famous wine critic.
It already began the 2012 harvest in Concha y Toro [video]
For detailing how this 2012 season is coming, we interviewed the Concha y Toro’s enology manager Carlos Halaby.
Good dining in the south of Chile (2): Puerto Montt
Ver mapa más grande The capital of the region of Los Lagos, Puerto Montt enjoys a strategic location as it is the point of departure for visiting Chile’s most southerly region. There are also various tourist attractions enabling visitors to learn about southern customs. One of the most visited parts of the city is the [...]
Leading wine experts comment: “Chilean wine’s future is as bright as it is valuable”
They were judges in Chile’s most important wine competition: the Annual Wines of Chile Awards.
Don Melchor 2008 introduced by its winemaker Enrique Tirado and marketing manager Isabel Guilisasti [video]
This is the twenty-second harvest of this Chilean icon Cabernet Sauvignon from Concha y Toro.
Good eating in the south of Chile (1): Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is always charming, whether it is cold, rainy or hot. It’s a recurring destination when choosing a place for vacations because of what it offers: Lake Llanquihue, visits to volcanoes, nature everywhere and a variety of excursions and activities. If we add to all this good places to eat, of course with Concha y Toro wines, the stay in this southern town will be unforgettable.
The importance of the color of wine (part 1): Colors of red wines
Depending on the age and variety, the colors of red wines range from violet blue to tile or brick red, passing through crimson or scarlet tones.
How is a wine tasted?
We will first clarify what we mean by tasting: it is the process of evaluation and valuation of a wine through techniques involving sight, smell and taste. There are professional and hedonistic tastings: Professional tasting: this is analytic, systematic and objective and is made by the winemaker during the preparation of the wine and until its final [...]
14 suggestions for taking maximum advantage of a wine fair
Kinds of wine fairs There are various kinds: • Those with a set entry price which allow you to try a wide variety of wines. • Others in which you pay for each glass tasted and you buy tickets. This often inhibits us and makes us pay more attention to the wallet than to the glass. [...]
What is the ideal temperature for serving wine?
Whites Sparkling, fresh white (like Sauvignon Blanc) and rosé wines are served cold. But how cold? Some three hours in the refrigerator at 8°Celsius approximately and then straight to the glass without leaving the bottle in the open air. And if we let it get warmer? We will not sense the acidity, the fruit will [...]
Guide for pairing wine and meat
The basic rule is to accompany the meat with red wine, but it’s not so simple. Type of meat, preparation and sauce influence influence has to be chosen. Here, tips to enhance this mix.
