Diablo Velvet Merlot is a red produced by Concha y Toro in Valle del Maule, Maule Valley, Chile. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Valle del Maule
Region: Maule Valley
Country: Chile
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry
Diablo Velvet Merlot is a crowd-friendly, approachable red from Concha y Toro's value-focused Diablo range, leaning on Maule Valley fruit for ripe black plum and cherry flavours rounded out by a smooth vanilla and chocolate edge from oak influence. The tannins are soft and velvety — exactly as the name suggests — making this an easy-drinking wine with minimal grip or astringency. It sits just off-dry in style, giving it broad appeal as an everyday red that works well slightly cool.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Maule Valley, Chile
Maule Valley is one of Chile's largest and oldest wine regions, sitting in the southern part of the Central Valley, a few hours south of Santiago.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Huasa de Pilen Alto — Diaz & Luyt, Secano de Chile
- Maucho Reserva Malbec — Casas Patronales, Valle del Maule
Frequently asked questions
Where is Diablo Velvet Merlot from?
Diablo Velvet Merlot is produced by Concha y Toro in Valle del Maule, Maule Valley, Chile.
What grapes are in Diablo Velvet Merlot?
Diablo Velvet Merlot is made from Merlot.