Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Algarve
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Algarve.
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 Algarve
Algarve ('the Algarve' to most English speakers) is the southernmost wine region of Portugal, and the far southwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula. It is more widely known for its beaches and thriving tourist industry than its wines. Although a small quantity of fresh-styled white wines are made here, the wines of the Algarve are predominantly red, and made from classic Portuguese varieties like Castelão and Touriga Nacional, as well as more international varieties like Syrah. The region's wines are produced largely by a by a small number of upscale co-operatives, although the fashion for independent producers is catching on quickly.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition
The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...
Investing in California wine: slow but steady gains
There has been buyer and trade enthusiasm for California’s 2018-vintage releases, yet there is still a sense of the region finding its way on the international fine wine market. Releases of top Cabernet Sauvignon and ‘Bordeaux blend’ wines from the 2018 vintage have added some spark to the California sector of the market this year. ‘We’re seeing much stronger demand for blue-chip 2018s than we did for the 2017s,’ said Ryan Woodhouse, domestic wine buyer for K&L Wine Merchants in the US. Scar ...