Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Calabre
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Calabre.
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 Calabre
Calabria is a wine region in southern Italy, in fact a large peninsula that juts out between the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is separated from Sicily by the narrow Strait of Messina. Its northern border with Basilicata is marked by the peaks of the southern Apennines. Calabria and its wines have undergone many influences over the centuries.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BalsamicPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SavoryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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 ...
To Kalon: Napa Valley’s star vineyard gets organic certification
To Kalon, a vineyard regarded as California’s crown jewel thanks to its enduring renown for producing world-class, top-scoring Cabernet Sauvignon, has secured its legendary status with organic certification. Blue-chip producers such as Robert Mondavi, Schrader Cellars, To Kalon Vineyard Company and Cliff Lede have all cemented their reputations on To Kalon fruit. But as iconic as they and this vineyard are, there is always room for improvement. The past three years have seen rigorous overhauls w ...
Kylie Minogue launches her wine range in the US
The ‘Spinning Around’ singer launched the wines on her birthday in 2020 as part of a collaboration with London-based Benchmark Drinks. The firm, founded by former Accolade Wines chief executive Paul Schaafsma, specialises in celebrity partnerships. It has also launched wines in tandem with Sarah Jessica Parker, Ian Botham and Graham Norton. Yet the Kylie Minogue range has been one of the star performers, selling 3.5 million bottles in the UK and a further 1.5 million bottles in 15 international ...