Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Famatina
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Famatina.
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
Famatina is a remote, Dry and dusty river valley in the foothills of the Andes, within the La Rioja region of Argentina. Torrontés is by far the most important Grape variety planted in Famatina, and produces fresh, Aromatic white wines. The ever-present Malbec produces excellent wines in the region as well, along with Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The small town of Famatina and the slightly larger town of Chilecito are home to the region's 500 or so small, family-owned vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon