Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of San Rafael

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of San Rafael.

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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 Mendoza

San Rafael is an Argentine wine region located in the very Center of the Mendoza province, roughly 200 kilometers (125 miles) South of the city of Mendoza. Although not on the scale of the Vineyard">Vineyards around Mendoza's main wine regions in the north-west of the province, the vineyards of San Rafael still cover almost 22,000 hectares (54,000 acres), which still represents 15 percent of Mendoza's plantings, and the wines make up for quantity through quality. As expected Malbec is the primary grape variety here. Bordeaux-style blends are prominent among the region's most popular wines, and single-variety wines are also made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and, less commonly, Pinot Noir.

What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?

Black fruitPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
TobaccoPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

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Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition

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