Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Almansa

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

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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

The wine region of Almansa is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Atalaya or the Domaine Bodegas Piqueras produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Almansa are Verdejo, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Almansa often reveals types of flavors of cream, oak or menthol and sometimes also flavors of black olive, balsamic or black plum.

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

OakPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

Red fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PepperPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

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