Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
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 Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 64% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 56% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 55% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 52% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 49% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 47% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 25% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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