Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Sicile
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Sicile.
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 Sicile
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 62% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 54% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 53% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 49% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 47% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 31% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SmokePresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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 ...
To Kalon: iconic vineyard attains organic certification
To Kalon, regarded as California’s crown jewel with its enduring reputation for producing world-class, top-scoring Cabernet Sauvignon, secures its celebrity status in Napa Valley. Superstars like Robert Mondavi, Schrader Cellars, To Kalon Vineyard Company and Cliff Lede have all built stellar international reputations firmly on To Kalon fruit. Iconic and historic, yet always open to improvement. The last three years have seen rigorous overhauls within To Kalon – utilising dynamic organic farming ...
Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’
The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...