Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Austria
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Austria.
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 wines of Austria
Austria - a mountainous, landlocked country in Central Europe - is enjoying a renaissance as a wine nation. It has shaken off decades of controversy caused by a handful of negligent people and has become a model of modern European wine, leading the way in quality and innovation. Balancing tradition and modernity, the Austrian wine industry has retained classics such as Sweet Ausbruch and Strohwein, while actively developing modern, consumer-friendly wines, such as its signature style: Gruner Veltliner, a crisp, Aromatic white wine. Officially, 35 Grape varieties are permitted for the production of Austrian quality wine, of which almost two-thirds are white varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 86% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 80% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 73% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 69% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 66% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 59% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 25% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SmokePresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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