Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
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 wines of Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 67% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 66% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 58% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 57% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 57% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 52% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 21% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group
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Ten years on: Chinese wine’s breakthrough moment at DWWA
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