Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Somontano
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Somontano.
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 Aragon
The wine region of Somontano is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viñas del Vero or the Domaine El Grillo y La Luna produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Somontano are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Somontano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, chocolate or almonds and sometimes also flavors of mint, toasty or caramel.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 57% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 49% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 47% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 44% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 40% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LicoricePresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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