Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Limarí Valley
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Limarí 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 Coquimbo
Limarí Valley is one of the Northernmost winegrowing regions in Chile, located 200 miles (320km) north of the Chilean capital, Santiago. This location places it at a latitude of 30° South, well beyond the latitudes traditionally associated with winegrowing. To provide context, the equivalent parallel in the Northern Hemisphere passes through Egypt, Iraq and northern Mexico. Despite all of this, Limarí Valley is not Chile's most northerly region; a further 50 miles (80km) north Lies the Elqui Valley.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon