Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Spain

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Spain.

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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 wines of Spain

Spain is a land of breathtaking scenery, colourful history and a Deep and Complex culture in which wine has Long played an important role. Grapes have been grown on the Iberian Peninsula since at least 3000 BC, although it wasn't until 1000 BC that viticulture really began here - a skill brought by Phoenician traders from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, Spain is home to more vineyards than any other country in the world, and its national wine production is exceeded only by France and Italy. All of Spain's seventeen administrative regions (communidades autónomas) produce wine to some degree, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.

What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?

OakPresent in 95% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 93% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 92% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 92% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 91% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 89% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 65% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dried fruitPresent in 60% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakyPresent in 42% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
FloralPresent in 41% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

VanillaPresent in 40% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 40% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 38% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 37% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
TobaccoPresent in 37% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlackberryPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 35% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dark fruitPresent in 35% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PepperPresent in 34% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

Sarah Jane Evans MW: My top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021

In a year when travel was almost impossible, wine has been a fine companion. In terms of varieties I have been drinking a vinous A to Z: everything from Albillo (Cebreros) to Zibibbo (Pantelleria, Italy). Specifically I have been enjoying Cariñena from Priorat and Rioja, plus Garnachas – white, red and hairy – from Terra Alta, Rioja and Gredos, as well as Greek Xinomavro from Naoussa and Xarel.lo from Catalunya. Scroll down for Sarah Jane Evans MW’s top 10 wines of 2021 Not forgetting Menc ...

Vine trunks rise to meet climatic changes

While taller overall vines do exist in regions such as Galicia with their pergola training method, the roots of any vine usually top out at 37cm. It’s at this top point where the Vitis vinifera shoot is grafted in and continues to grow, giving us such grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. This is opposed to the rootstocks which are composed of various crosses of vines such as Vitis rupestris which aren’t used for wine production but are resistant to the root louse, phylloxera. This new tal ...

Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’

The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...