Der Wein des Gründers
The wine was named after its founder, Don Melchor Concha y Toro. He and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux brought the first noble vines from Bordeaux and planted them in the small town of Pirque, near Santiago, in 1883. Today, Don Melchor is one of the world's top wines. Attention is paid to every detail during production - from the vineyard to the bottle. The vineyards are divided into blocks with similar soil conditions. The entire team around winemaker Enrique Tirado strives to bring out the best expression of the Cabernet vines and the special features of the Puento Alto terroir. Enrique Tirado is the head winemaker for Don Melchor. From an early age, he grew up with the knowledge of the special characteristics of wine. After finishing school, he studied oenology and viticulture at the Catholic University of Chile and started working at Concha y Toro in 1993. At the beginning he was responsible for the premium brands and now he is Head Winemaker for Don Melchor. For him, wine is a true passion. He loves his work and could never imagine doing anything else professionally.
