Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Maipo Valley
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Maipo 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 Central Valley
Maipo Valley is one of Chile's most important wine-producing regions. Located just South of the capital, Central-valley/maipo-valley/santiago">Santiago, Maipo Valley is home to some of the country's most prestigious wines. It is often described as the 'Bordeaux of South America', and Rich, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly its most celebrated wine style. Maipo is at the very Northern end of Chile's extensive Central Valley, running from just north of the Rapel Valley up to where the countryside begins to give way to houses and roads in the southern suburbs of Santiago.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 87% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 85% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 81% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 79% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 78% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 71% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 42% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 37% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’
The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...
Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition
The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...