Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Península de Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Península de Setúbal.
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 Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ClovePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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