Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Peloponnesos
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Peloponnesos.
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 Peloponnesos
The Peloponnese Peninsula (Peloponnesus) is a large landform on the southern edge of continental Greece. Covered in mountains, rugged plateaus and valleys, the area has an abundance of mesoClimates and terroirs suitable for premium viticulture. Native Grape varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Mavrodaphne are planted throughout the peninsula. They produce everything from fresh, minerally white wines to Rich, ageworthy reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 33% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 28% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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