The 2010 Trio Reserva is made up of 70% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Blanc, and 15% Pinot Grigio that spent 8 months in French oak. It reveals an enticing bouquet of popcorn, melon, pit fruits, and spring flowers. This sets the stage for a medium-bodied, spicy, ripe wine that is already displaying some complexity. Nicely proportioned and long, this attractive blend over-delivers in a big way. It is worth buying by the case. Cocha y Toro is the largest wine producer in Chile as the above list attests. Remarkably, they are also one of the quality leaders and innovators leading the country forward. The Gran Reserva Serie are wines made from a single vineyard meant to display a particular terroir. The Marques de Casa Concha wines are also sourced from single vineyards but exposed to more new oak and a longer elevage. Some of the finest wines produced in Chile, particularly from the Carmenere grape, are being bottled and sold under the Terrunyo label under the direction of veteran winemaker Ignacio Recabarren.Importer: Banfi Vintners, Old Brookville, NY; tel. (516) 626-9200

Citrus, herbs, with a green edge; better palate, excellent depth, concentration, and length.

The 2008 Trio Reserva White Blend from the cool Casablanca region is composed of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc. It exhibits an aromatic array of poached pear, melon, mineral, and peach leading to a dry wine with exceptional concentration and depth for its humble price. This lengthy effort should be consumed over the next 12-18 months. Concha y Toro is Chile’s largest winery in volume and, remarkably given its size, one of its finest in overall quality. However, the entry level Casillero del Diablo range had more misses than hits. The Trio Series is made by one of Chile’s most renowned winemakers, Ignacio Recabarren, who is also responsible for the other-worldly Terrunyo Carmenere Carmin de Peumo. The Trio wines rank with the greatest wine bargains on the planet.Importer: Banfi Vintners, Old Brookville, NY; Tel: (800) 635-6511

Not to be overlooked is the 2007 Trio Reserva, a blend of 70% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Gris, and 15% Pinot Blanc. Medium straw-colored, it reveals an aromatic array of mango, tangerine, poached pear, and lemon zest. On the palate it is surprisingly complex, intensely flavored, and pure. Drink this lengthy effort over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Banfi Vintners, Old Brookville, NY; tel. (516) 686-2502