Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Alta Valle della Greve

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Alta Valle della Greve.

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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 region of Toscane

The wine region of Alta Valle della Greve is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Poggio Scalette or the Domaine Fattoria Le Fonti produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alta Valle della Greve are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alta Valle della Greve often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

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

Non oakPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

SpicesPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
FloralPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

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