Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Provence
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Provence.
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 Provence
Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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