Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Zacatecas
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Zacatecas.
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 Center
The wine region of Zacatecas is located in the region of Center of Mexico. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tierra Adentro or the Domaine Tierra Adentro produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Zacatecas are Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Zacatecas often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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