Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Portugal

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

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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 wines of Portugal

Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.

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

OakPresent in 82% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 74% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 68% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 68% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 67% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 43% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dried fruitPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakyPresent in 27% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
FloralPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

BlackberryPresent in 21% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VanillaPresent in 21% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
TobaccoPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dark fruitPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

Kylie Minogue launches her wine range in the US

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Decanter’s Regional Editors pick out their top wines for Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

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Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany

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