Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Beiras
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Beiras.
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 Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon