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Casillero del Diablo Merlot 
Chile Its origin lies in Bordeaux, France. This is the second most harvested red variety in Chile. A smooth-bodied and friendly wine with tannins that are less forceful than in Cabernet Sauvignon and well-marked flavors of black plums, cherries, spices, smoke and pencil lead. | Appellation | Central Valley. |
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| Vintage | 2007. |
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| Soil | Gentle slopes and riverbank. |
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| Aging | 8 months in small American oak barrels, 70% of the blend. |
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| Color | Bright, intense and deep purple. |
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| Aroma | Fruit-forward with distinct blackberry and plum notes, and delicate traces of vanilla and toast. Very well-integrated wood |
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| Palate | Smooth, good body. Balanced, ripe tannins and a delicious long finish. |
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| Food Pairing | Pasta, chicken-based recipes, ham, risotto, mild cheeses and Mexican food. |
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Tasting Notes Available at major supermarkets while stocks last. INformation by casillerodelciablo.com |
