Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Carmignano

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Carmignano.

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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 Carmignano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Capezzana or the Domaine Piaggia produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Carmignano are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Carmignano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, licorice or hazelnut and sometimes also flavors of dried apricot, walnut or vegetal.

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

OakPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
FloralPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthyPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

OakyPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VegetalPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MushroomPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black currantPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BalsamicPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

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