Concha Y Toro Winery - Chile - Set 3

[Otavio]

Hi. For this 3rd set of images from my recent trip to Chile, I am sharing some images of Concha Y Toro Winery. This is the largest wine company of latin america and one of the global leaders in its field. It was founded in 1883 by Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro.

Their most known wine (not the best nor the more expensive, though) is "Casillero del Diablo" (something like "Devil's cellar") and its origin is an interesting story. Don Melchor, after beginning the winery, started to save the best bottles for his own collection, in a furniture located in one of the winery cellars. Soon, some employess found that out and some bottles begin to disappear. Then, Don Melchor spread the news that the Devil itself was living in that cellar, haunting the place, and then the bottles did not disappear anymore! Legend or not, it is a nice story and it gives name to an internationally known wine. The company offers a 60 minutes guided tour, at a cost of CHL 9.000 (~20 USD). You can taste 3 wines: A) - "Trio", B) - "Série Rivera - Gan Reserva" and C) - "Terrunyo" and the glass cup is a compliment. Enough talking, here are some pictures I took during the tour. C&C welcomed, as always. Thanks for viewing.

1 - Don Melchor's garden


2 - Concha Y Toro House


3 - Winery fields


4 - The place we would, minutes later, taste the wines. I liked the light and the glasses here. But first we got down to visit the cellars!


5 - Partial view of the cellars


6 - The Devil (probably drunk, with so many "Casillero del Diablo" at hands).


7 - and, eventually, the wines!

[Bobobird]

What a great set of shots. The low light shots are superb.

[Geoff F]

Another excellent series.

In many cases, having lighting like the last shot wouldn't work. But in this particular instance the composition is so good that having the figure in silhouette works really well

[vaez]

all great photo very professional photo composition light i would love to see photo of your trip.
i have not tested it yet but the legend that very interest you defined
cheers vaez

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[Brownbear]

Beautiful set as always. I especially love #4 and #7 for the beautiful light and sense of being right there. Beautifully unique.

[Mike Buckley]

Such a nice series made even better by the enjoyable narrative. My favorite is #6.

[mugge]

Great series. My favorites are #4,#6 and 7
Ole

[IzzieK]

As usual, coming from you -- all excellent shots. I prefer #2, #4 and #6...the lighting are superb and #2 is a simple shot I mostly admire on its own. I would say, you captured the devil in its glory... and #4 just excellent in all of the criteria needed to take a good shot.

[Otavio]

What a great set of shots. The low light shots are superb.

Thank you, Bobo, for your reply. Cheers,

[Otavio]

Another excellent series.

In many cases, having lighting like the last shot wouldn't work. But in this particular instance the composition is so good that having the figure in silhouette works really well

Hello, Geoff. I do appreciate your feedback. I liked that scene when I saw it and imagined it would work, so I made the shot. After checking it on my screen, I was not sure that people would really like it, as sillhouette works good only on certain cases. Glad to hear from you that it works. Helps me a lot for further similar shots. Thanks!

[Otavio]

all great photo very professional photo composition light i would love to see photo of your trip.
i have not tested it yet but the legend that very interest you defined
cheers vaez

Hello, Vaez. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Regarding previous shots from this trip to Chile, this is the 3rd set. Look on my "Latest started threads" for the previous 2 sets. Also, I should start 1 or 2 more threads with images from this trip.

Kindest regards,

[Otavio]

Nice series.

Thanks, John, for viewing and commenting.

[Otavio]

Beautiful set as always. I especially love #4 and #7 for the beautiful light and sense of being right there. Beautifully unique.

Hello, Christina. I am glad that you liked it. Thanks for passing by. Regards,

[Otavio]

Such a nice series made even better by the enjoyable narrative. My favorite is #6.

Thanks, Mike, for your reply. Glad you enjoyed the narrative. Cheers,

[Otavio]

Great series. My favorites are #4,#6 and 7
Ole

Thanks, Ole, for viewing and commenting. Cheers,

[vaez]

Hello, Vaez. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Regarding previous shots from this trip to Chile, this is the 3rd set. Look on my "Latest started threads" for the previous 2 sets. Also, I should start 1 or 2 more threads with images from this trip.

Kindest regards,

hello otavio , i saw two set of photo of your trip .however both higher .excellent composition and color particularly focusing i try
to see all your categories of trip
you are my master

[Otavio]

As usual, coming from you -- all excellent shots. I prefer #2, #4 and #6...the lighting are superb and #2 is a simple shot I mostly admire on its own. I would say, you captured the devil in its glory... and #4 just excellent in all of the criteria needed to take a good shot.

Thank you very much, Izzie, for viewing and commenting. Regards,

[Marie Hass]

Very nicely done, Otavio.

What a great series! Like the others, i am especially attracted to your low key images. There is just enough detail in the shadows to help us relate.

'Rie

[Kaye Leggett]

Lovely series and so well put together. Their wine is not to shabby either