Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Empordà

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

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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 Catalogne

The wine region of Empordà is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castillo Perelada or the Domaine Maselva produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Empordà are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Empordà often reveals types of flavors of cherry, white pepper or fig and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, game or almonds.

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

OakPresent in 41% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 37% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 30% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 27% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakyPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dried fruitPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

LeatherPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PepperPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthyPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VanillaPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlackberryPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
TobaccoPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

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