Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Menfi
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Menfi.
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
The wine region of Menfi is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Planeta or the Domaine Planeta produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Menfi are Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Menfi often reveals types of flavors of apricot, lime or thyme and sometimes also flavors of almonds, stone or salt.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SavoryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ClovePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PrunePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CheesePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CedarPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BalsamicPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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