Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Priorat

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

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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 Priorat is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Álvaro Palacios or the Domaine Mas Doix produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Priorat are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Priorat often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or hay and sometimes also flavors of straw, bay leaf or chamomile.

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

EarthPresent in 98% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakPresent in 98% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 95% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 94% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 94% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 91% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dried fruitPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
FloralPresent in 39% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VegetalPresent in 38% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

OakyPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VanillaPresent in 35% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 34% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlackberryPresent in 34% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 33% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 33% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlueberryPresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
TobaccoPresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 31% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

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