Experiencia Nocturna Casillero del Diablo + Cena

Wine tastes different after dark. This three-hour evening at Concha y Toro mixes a spooky wine legend with a polished meal, and I like the setting under Pirque’s night sky and the private tasting of four Casillero del Diablo wines. The main drawback is that transportation is not included, so you must arrange your own way to and from the winery.

I also like the small group size, capped at 15 people, which should make the guide’s storytelling easier to follow. The dinner adds real value to the $105 price, but this is best for adults who enjoy a planned evening rather than people looking for a casual, drop-in winery visit.

Key points to know before you go

• The tour begins after dark at Parque Concha y Toro, giving the winery a very different mood from a daytime tasting.
• Don Isidro leads the story, guiding you through the gardens, Casa Don Melchor, and the legend behind Casillero del Diablo.
• Four wines are tasted privately, beginning with a glass of Casillero del Diablo sparkling wine.
• The Bodega Casillero del Diablo is the evening’s dramatic centerpiece, where the winery reveals its famous secret.
• A three-course dinner follows at Bodega 1883 Restaurant, paired with Reserva Privada or Reserva Especial wines.
• The $105 fee covers the complete evening, but not private transportation to Pirque.

Why this nighttime winery visit feels different

Many winery visits follow a familiar pattern: walk through the vines, inspect a few barrels, taste several wines, then head back to town. This experience takes a more theatrical route. It uses darkness, gardens, old buildings, and a famous devil story to turn a standard tasting into an evening outing.

That tone matters. You are not signing up only to learn about grape varieties or production methods. You are also following a character, Don Isidro, through the grounds of Parque Concha y Toro while the Casillero del Diablo legend unfolds around you.

I like that the experience keeps wine at the center while adding a sense of place. The grounds belong to one of Chile’s best-known wineries, and the evening setting gives the property a stronger mood than a daytime group tour. If you enjoy stories with your food and drink, this format should suit you well.

The experience lasts about three hours. That is long enough to include the welcome drink, grounds, tasting, cellar visit, and dinner without turning the night into an all-day commitment. You should still allow extra time for getting to Pirque, since the tour itself does not include private transportation.

Starting at Avenida Virginia Subercaseaux 210

Your evening begins at Av. Virginia Subercaseaux 210 in Pirque, in Santiago’s Región Metropolitana. The meeting point is near public transportation, which helps if you are planning to reach the winery without a private vehicle.

The important practical point is that getting there is your responsibility. The price does not include private transportation, and the activity ends back at the same meeting point. If you are staying in central Santiago, check your route and return plan before booking. A late evening departure from the winery can make transport planning more important than it first appears.

The experience is generally suitable for most people, and the group is limited to 15. That limit is useful here. A legend-based tour depends on timing and atmosphere, and a smaller group should make it easier to hear the guide and move through the grounds together.

You receive booking confirmation at the time of booking unless you reserve within 10 hours of departure. In that case, confirmation arrives as soon as possible and depends on availability. Since the experience is booked about 14 days ahead on average, it is wise to reserve before your final evening in Santiago fills up.

A sparkling welcome in the gardens

The first taste is a glass of Casillero del Diablo sparkling wine. It is a fitting start because it gives you something to enjoy while the tour shifts into its evening mood.

From there, Don Isidro leads you through the gardens and grounds of Casa Don Melchor. The name is important because this is not simply a modern tasting room. The visit takes place around an iconic house and winery property, giving the story a physical setting.

I like this opening because it lets you settle into the experience before the main tasting begins. You are not rushed straight to a table or presented with a row of glasses. Instead, the walk gives the night a beginning, middle, and end.

The gardens also make the visit feel more connected to the property. You are seeing the place where the winery’s identity is presented, not just sampling wine in an anonymous room. Because the tour happens at night, the grounds become part of the storytelling rather than a backdrop for daytime sightseeing.

Still, you should know what kind of evening this is. The tour is designed around atmosphere and legend, not a technical lesson aimed at serious wine professionals. If your main interest is detailed instruction on viticulture or winemaking, the theatrical approach may feel lighter than a specialist tasting.

Four Casillero del Diablo wines in a private tasting

The next stage is a private tasting of four Casillero del Diablo wines. This is one of the strongest parts of the experience for anyone who wants more than a single glass with dinner.

A four-wine tasting gives you enough range to compare the line and notice how different wines work with food. The experience does not specify the exact varieties or vintages, so you should not book it expecting a particular bottle. What is clear is that the tasting is built around the Casillero del Diablo range and takes place as a dedicated part of the evening.

The word private is useful here. It suggests a more focused tasting than simply being handed a glass during a general tour. You can pay attention to the aromas, flavors, and differences among the wines without the tasting feeling like an afterthought.

I like the way the tasting sets up the cellar visit. By this point, you have had a welcome sparkling wine and sampled four still wines. The story of the brand has already moved from the gardens to your glass, so the visit to the Bodega Casillero del Diablo has more meaning.

The drinking age is 18. Anyone under 18 can join the tour without paying the entrance fee, but cannot taste the wines and must be accompanied by someone over 18. That makes the experience possible for mixed-age groups, though the evening is clearly built around adult wine tasting.

Entering the Bodega Casillero del Diablo

The highlight is a visit to the Bodega Casillero del Diablo, where the winery reveals the secret at the heart of the legend. This is the point where the storytelling, setting, and wine brand come together.

The story of Casillero del Diablo is famous for its connection to a mysterious cellar and the idea of a devil guarding the wine. Here, the tale is presented as an evening experience rather than a passing anecdote. Don Isidro’s role gives the story a guide and a voice, while the cellar provides the right setting for the reveal.

I appreciate this kind of presentation because it gives you something to remember beyond the names of the wines. The cellar visit is not only about storage or production. It is the moment when the brand’s identity becomes a physical scene.

The exact details of the reveal are not provided, and that is probably for the best. Part of the pleasure comes from allowing the guide and setting to do their work. You can expect a dramatic stop with a strong connection to the Casillero del Diablo story, but you should not assume a large stage show or a long theatrical performance.

This section may be especially enjoyable if you like folklore, old buildings, and wine with a touch of mystery. If you prefer a quiet, purely educational cellar tour, the legend may feel like a distraction. The experience knows what it is trying to be: polished, atmospheric, and slightly spooky.

Dinner at Bodega 1883 Restaurant

The evening finishes at Bodega 1883 Restaurant with an elegant three-course dinner. The meal is paired with Reserva Privada or Reserva Especial wines from the Casillero del Diablo line.

This is where the $105 price becomes easier to assess. You are not paying only for admission and four small tastes. The package also includes a sparkling welcome, a guided visit, the cellar experience, a full three-course meal, and additional wine with dinner.

A three-course dinner also gives the night a proper finish. Instead of ending after the cellar visit, you can sit down and enjoy the setting at a slower pace. That makes the outing feel like a complete evening rather than a tour followed by a separate restaurant search.

One especially useful food tip is the pastel de choclo. It received a direct recommendation as an excellent choice, so I would look for it on the menu if it is available during your visit. Pastel de choclo is a Chilean dish made with a sweet corn topping over a savory filling, and it fits the country’s food traditions far better than a generic international plate.

The menu itself is not listed, so do not book this expecting a guaranteed dish beyond the three-course format. The same applies to the exact wine pairings. You know the dinner is matched with Reserva Privada or Reserva Especial wines, but not the specific pours or courses.

I like that the meal remains tied to the winery’s own range. The dinner pairing gives you another way to compare the wines, this time alongside food rather than in a tasting format. It also means you can finish the evening without arranging a second stop.

Is $105 a fair price?

At $105 per person, this is not the budget way to see Concha y Toro. It is priced as a full evening experience, not a quick winery admission.

The value is strongest if you would otherwise pay separately for transportation, a meal, and a wine tasting. Here, the entrance, professional guide, wine tastings, dinner, and paired wines are bundled together. The small group limit also adds value for people who dislike large tours.

The price is less attractive if you mainly want to walk through the property or sample a couple of wines. In that case, a shorter daytime visit may make more sense, though no alternative tour details are provided here.

I would judge the price by your priorities. For a special evening in Santiago, the combination of nighttime atmosphere, four wines, the cellar story, and dinner makes the fee reasonable. For a serious wine student seeking technical depth, the cost may be harder to justify because the experience is built as much around legend and mood as wine education.

The overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings. That points to a generally strong experience, with enough praise to support the idea that the unusual format and dinner are major strengths. The most enthusiastic response highlighted how different the evening felt from a typical winery tour and praised the dinner, especially the pastel de choclo.

Who should book this evening?

I would recommend it to couples, friends, and first-time visitors to Santiago who want one organized night combining Chilean wine, local food, and a memorable story. It also suits you if you prefer a small group and like your sightseeing with a bit of drama.

The tour is a good match for people who want more structure. You arrive at the stated meeting point, follow the guide through the grounds, taste four wines, visit the cellar, and sit down to dinner. You do not need to build the evening yourself.

It may not suit you if you want to choose your own wines, spend hours studying production methods, or avoid alcohol-centered activities. It is also less convenient if you have not planned how to return from Pirque after dinner.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes during that period are not accepted. Keep that deadline in mind before committing to the evening.

My take: book it for the story and the full evening

You should book this experience if you want Concha y Toro to feel like more than a daytime tasting. The nighttime gardens, Don Isidro’s storytelling, four wines, the Casillero del Diablo cellar, and a three-course dinner create a clear sense of occasion.

I would skip it only if your main goal is a technical wine class or a low-cost visit. For everyone else, especially those who value atmosphere and a good meal, the $105 package offers a well-rounded night in Pirque. Plan your transportation carefully, arrive ready to follow the story, and keep an eye out for the pastel de choclo.

FAQ

Where does the experience begin?

It begins at Av. Virginia Subercaseaux 210, Pirque, Región Metropolitana, Chile.

Where does the experience end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

It lasts approximately three hours.

Is transportation included?

Private transportation is not included. The meeting point is near public transportation.

What does the price include?

The price includes alcoholic beverages and wine tastings, a guided Casillero del Diablo tour with a professional guide, admission to Concha y Toro Winery, and dinner.

Can people under 18 join?

Yes. People under 18 do not pay the entrance fee and may join the tour, but they cannot taste wine and must be accompanied by someone over 18.

How many people can join the tour?

The experience has a maximum group size of 15 people.