Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Dominio de Valdepusa

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

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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 Dominio de Valdepusa is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marqués de Griñon or the Domaine Marqués de Griñon produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Dominio de Valdepusa are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Dominio de Valdepusa often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or mint and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, cheese or dark fruit.

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

EarthPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
FloralPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

BlueberryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CheesePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MintPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ClovePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CassisPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CaramelPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CinnamonPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

To Kalon: iconic vineyard attains organic certification

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Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts

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Abadía Retuerta, Spain’s newest Vino de Pago

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