Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Vino da Tavola
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Vino da Tavola.
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 Vino da Tavola
Vino da Tavola was the most basic classification of Italian wines. It is now renamed simply "Vino" and appears on labels as Vino d'Italia. The original name literally means "table wine" as opposed to premium wines from specific geographical locations (see EU wine label). In May 2011, the first legal steps were taken to abolish the Vino da Tavola category, in favor of a New classification of wines called simply Vino.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black cherriesPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
British Duo Charged with Duping US Wine Investors in $99m Ponzi Scheme
Stephen Burton, 57, and Andrew Fuller, 55, face up to 20 years behind bars if they are convicted of duping the collectors. They set up a company called Bordeaux Cellars to conduct the alleged scam. It offered investors the chance to earn high returns by making collateralised loans secured against rare bottles of the world’s finest wines, including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Screaming Eagle. However, the returns were ‘too good to be true’, according to court papers filed in New York by US di ...
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...
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 ...