Wines made from Cabernet blanc grapes of Texas
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Texas.
More informations about the variety Cabernet blanc
Interspecific cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and a long-unknown grape variety - that would be Regent - obtained in 1991 by Valentin Blattner from Soyhières (Switzerland) and propagated by Volker Freytag (Germany). No resistance gene has been identified to either mildew or powdery mildew. Cabernet blanc can be found in Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Italy, England, etc., but is still little known in France.
More informations about the region of Texas
Texas is the largest state in the United States of America and one of the most productive viticultural states. Covering 696,000 km² (268,000 square miles) between latitudes 25-36°N, this hot, Dry state is home to a range of mesoclimates suitable for viticulture in the deserts, mountains, lakes and plains of Texas. The main Grape varieties grown in Texas are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and (despite the hot conditions) Sauvignon Blanc. Generally speaking, Texas viticulture is divided into three main regions: NorthCentral, Southeast and Trans-Pecos.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet blanc grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
News about the grape variety Cabernet blanc
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