Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Greece

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.

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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 wines of Greece

Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.

What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?

OakPresent in 91% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 87% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 87% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 86% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 83% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 82% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 39% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dried fruitPresent in 34% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VegetalPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
FloralPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

OakyPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PepperPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VanillaPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlackberryPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black currantPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

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