Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Castille

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

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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 region of Castille

Castilla-La Mancha is a large region located South and east of the Spanish capital, Madrid. Inexpensive table wines are produced from a variety of Grapes. Higher quality wines are increasingly available, but the region is traditionally known as a source of low quality bulk wine. More than half of Spain's grapes are grown here.

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

OakPresent in 55% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 52% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 48% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 48% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 45% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 41% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VanillaPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dried fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

OakyPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
FloralPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VegetalPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PepperPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CheesePresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LicoricePresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

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Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022

If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...