Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Castille-et-Léon
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.
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 Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon