Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Central Valley - Page 3
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Central 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
The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of Volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles (400km) and covers a number of Climate types. The Central Valley wine region is easily (and often) confused with the geological Central Valley, which runs north–south for more than 620 miles (1000km) between the Pacific Coastal Ranges and the lower Andes.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 43% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 40% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 38% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 35% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 31% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 27% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SmokePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent 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
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 ...