Concha y Toro Casillero Del Diablo Rose

Concha y Toro Casillero Del Diablo Rosé is a Chilean Shiraz rosé from Central Valley at 12% ABV, available in a standard 750ml bottle. Produced by Concha y Toro — named the Second Most Powerful Wine Brand in the World for three consecutive years (2018–2020) by Wine Intelligence — this rosé stands out for its distinctive production technique of vinifying red Shiraz grapes using white wine methods.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12%  |  Origin: Central Valley, Chile  |  Varietal: Shiraz  |  Producer: Concha y Toro

Production & Heritage

Concha y Toro was founded in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro in the heart of Chile's wine country, making it one of South America's oldest and most established wineries. Casillero del Diablo Rosé is produced from Shiraz grapes grown in Chile's Central Valley, then vinified as if making a white wine — meaning the juice spends minimal contact time with the red grape skins, extracting just enough color and delicate fruit character to produce its light salmon hue. This white wine vinification approach to a bold red grape variety is what gives the rosé its distinctive balance of freshness and fruit intensity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with subtle floral notes before moving into layers of fresh red berries, wild raspberries, and blackberries. A gentle spice undertone adds complexity beneath the bright fruit.

Taste: On the palate, the entry is clean and fruit-forward with strawberry and raspberry tones. At mid-palate, pleasant acidity frames a medium body, while flavors of blackberry and fresh plum develop and linger. The overall impression is refreshing without being thin.

Finish: The finish is moderately long, maintaining that blackberry and plum character with a crisp, dry close. A hint of residual berry sweetness lingers without heaviness.

How to Drink Casillero del Diablo Rosé

Serve well chilled between 8–10°C (46–50°F) to bring out the wine's bright acidity and fresh fruit character. This rosé is built for warm-weather drinking and versatile mixing.

• Frosé: The Shiraz backbone and berry intensity hold up beautifully when blended with ice and a touch of simple syrup for a frozen rosé cocktail.
• Rosé Sangria: The blackberry and plum notes complement sliced stone fruit and citrus in a classic sangria build.
• Rosé Spritzer: Mixed with sparkling water and a squeeze of lime, the wine's natural acidity creates a low-ABV, highly refreshing afternoon drink.

Best For

• Summer barbecues and outdoor entertaining where a crowd-pleasing rosé is essential
• Weeknight dinners paired with grilled chicken or light pasta dishes
• Introducing someone to dry, fruit-driven rosé wines from Chile
• Bringing a reliable bottle to a casual dinner party or picnic

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Casillero del Diablo Rosé taste like? It delivers bright strawberry and raspberry flavors supported by blackberry and fresh plum, with pleasant acidity and a medium body that finishes clean and refreshing.

How does Casillero del Diablo Rosé compare to Cono Sur Bicicleta Rosé? Both are widely available Chilean rosés at a similar value tier, but Casillero del Diablo uses Shiraz grapes while Cono Sur Bicicleta Rosé is made from Pinot Noir, resulting in a lighter, more delicate profile for the latter. The Shiraz base gives Casillero del Diablo Rosé slightly bolder berry fruit and a touch more body on the palate.

Is Casillero del Diablo Rosé good for beginners? Yes — its approachable fruit-forward character, moderate 12% ABV, and clean acidity make it an excellent entry point for anyone exploring dry rosé wines.

Where is Casillero del Diablo Rosé made? It is produced by Concha y Toro, one of Chile's oldest wineries founded in 1883, using Shiraz grapes sourced from the Central Valley region of Chile.

What foods pair well with Casillero del Diablo Rosé? Grilled salmon benefits from the wine's berry fruit and acidity; chicken salad mirrors its lightness; charcuterie boards complement its medium body; Mediterranean mezze platters echo the fresh fruit character; and mild goat cheese highlights the wine's subtle floral and spice notes.

What sizes does Casillero del Diablo Rosé come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Casillero del Diablo Rosé worth the price? It positions as an entry-level rosé that consistently delivers above its price tier, backed by the global reputation and scale of the Concha y Toro brand — a solid everyday rosé with genuine varietal character.

Why Casillero del Diablo Rosé?

The white wine vinification of Shiraz grapes is the key differentiator here — it extracts the freshness of a white wine while retaining the berry depth characteristic of a red Shiraz varietal, a technique not universally applied in this price segment. Concha y Toro's recognition as the world's second most powerful wine brand for three consecutive years (Wine Intelligence, 2018–2020) speaks to a level of consistency and quality control that reaches across its entire portfolio. For a rosé at this value tier, the depth of blackberry and plum flavors alongside genuine acidity and medium body is genuinely uncommon. It earns its place as a dependable Central Valley rosé with more character than most wines in its category.