Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Calchaqui Valley
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Calchaqui Valley.
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 Salta
Calchaqui Valleys is the most prolific wine region in Northern Argentina. It is also one of the highest anywhere in the world, with Vineyard altitudes ranging from 1500 to 3100 meters. As with other parts of the Country, Malbec is the key variety, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Torrontés. Merlot, Tannat, Cereza, Syrah, Bonarda and Moscatel (usually Muscat of Alexandria) are also grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SmokePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon