Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Aconcagua Valley
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Aconcagua 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 Aconcagua
The Aconcagua Valley is a wine-producing region of Chile, located 100 kilometres (60 miles) North of the capital, Santiago. It was Long thought that this hot, Dry valley was not suitable for growing wine grapes but the quality of the region's modern-day Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot has robustly reversed this opinion. The Aconcagua Valley is found on the east side of the Aconcagua region, one of Chile's four main producing regions. It takes its name from the eponymous river flowing through it, which in turn is named after the 6,960 meter-high (2,284ft) Mt.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 30% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 27% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SmokePresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Ukrainian wine, hanging in the balance
Since February 24th 2022 the world has quickly learned a great deal more about Europe’s second-largest country, Ukraine. Most notably will be our profound admiration for the Ukrainians’ continued resistance to the invading Russian Army. This is but one item on a long list that includes such things as Ukraine being one of the world’s top exporters of wheat, barley and sunflower seeds. However, many people are also now learning that Ukraine not only has a thriving winemaking sect ...
Kylie Minogue launches her wine range in the US
The ‘Spinning Around’ singer launched the wines on her birthday in 2020 as part of a collaboration with London-based Benchmark Drinks. The firm, founded by former Accolade Wines chief executive Paul Schaafsma, specialises in celebrity partnerships. It has also launched wines in tandem with Sarah Jessica Parker, Ian Botham and Graham Norton. Yet the Kylie Minogue range has been one of the star performers, selling 3.5 million bottles in the UK and a further 1.5 million bottles in 15 international ...
Fuori Mondo announces Tuscan marble-aged Cabernet Sauvignon for €1,085
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