Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Douro
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Douro.
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 Duriense
The wine region of Douro is located in the region of Duriense of Portugal. We currently count 1110 estates and châteaux in the of Douro, producing 4307 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Douro go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- JamPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark chocolatePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CheesePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CocoaPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CedarPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
The rise of California Cabernet Franc plus 20 top wines worth seeking out
In the wake of the second destructive wave of the phylloxera bug in California in the 1980s and 1990s, Cabernet Sauvignon rose to such prominence and dominance (especially in Napa Valley) that I, like most people, assumed it must now be the most expensive grape variety in the state. Wrong. That would be Cabernet Franc. Top 20 California Cabernet Franc wines Slowly, steadily and quietly, Cabernet Sauvignon’s father has displaced its son* as the priciest grape to buy and the grape that is generati ...
Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’
The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...
Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) revealed that the Bordeaux 2021 vintage was 20% below the region’s 10-year average. Bud burst came earlier than usual amid very sunny weather in March, and many young buds were then destroyed by severe frosts, which hammered the region in early April. It means that producers will have just 503 million bottles from the 2021 vintage, which is significantly below average. The region’s sweet whites, including Sauternes, suffered the sharpest y ...