Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Estrémadure
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Estrémadure.
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 Estrémadure
Extremadura is one of the 17 administrative regions (officially "autonomous communities") of Spain. It is located in the Southwest of the country, on the border with Portugal. It is separated from Andalusia in the south by the Sierra Morena mountains, and from the Central plateau and Castile by the Sierra de Gata range. Extremadura is sparsely populated, but has an abundance of wildlife, such as deer, otters and even lynx.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ThymePresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Château Lafon-Rochet appoints Christophe Congé as MD
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Kylie Minogue launches her wine range in the US
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