Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Peru
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Peru.
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 Peru
Peru, a Spanish-speaking nation in western Chile/south-region">South AmerIca, is a country of varied landscapes. Its shores are bathed by the Pacific Ocean and almost immediately give way to desert (in the south) or mountains (in the North). These mountains turn into a high plateau, the Altiplano, which is at an average altitude of 3,750 meters above sea level. From here the land plunges back down into the Deep rainforests of the Amazon.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PrunePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Abadía Retuerta, Spain’s newest Vino de Pago
For those unfamiliar with the Vino de Pago qualification, it was created in Spain in 2003 to certify singular estates (pagos) as Protected Denominations of Origin. While not a requisite, it’s generally implemented by individual wineries looking to gain protected status for a single vineyard site within their domain. This is the case for Abadía Retuerta which is an estate of 700ha, of which 180ha is planted to vine. While located within the Duero Valley, the site resides within the borders of Sar ...
To Kalon: iconic vineyard attains organic certification
To Kalon, regarded as California’s crown jewel with its enduring reputation for producing world-class, top-scoring Cabernet Sauvignon, secures its celebrity status in Napa Valley. Superstars like Robert Mondavi, Schrader Cellars, To Kalon Vineyard Company and Cliff Lede have all built stellar international reputations firmly on To Kalon fruit. Iconic and historic, yet always open to improvement. The last three years have seen rigorous overhauls within To Kalon – utilising dynamic organic farming ...
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 ...