Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of La Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of La Rioja.
More informations about the variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of La Rioja
La Rioja is a wine region in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in western Argentina, North of Mendoza and San Juan. Unlike its Spanish namesake, it has traditionally been associated most closely with white wines. The mountainous Terroir of the region is particularly suited to the Torrontés Riojano variety, which produces Fruity, Soft, Aromatic whites. Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec can also be found growing throughout the region.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon