Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Madrid
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Madrid.
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 Madrid
Vinos de Madrid is the DO (Denominación de Origen) title that covers the vineyards around Madrid, the capital of Spain. Located in the heart of the country, Madrid is the second largest city in the European Union. It offers its millions of visitors elaborate architecture, art galleries, a vibrant nightlife and a multitude of fine restaurants that often feature local wines. The sprawling metropolis and the towering Sierra de Guadarrama mountains to the North confine the vineyards to the southeast and southwest corners of the autonomous community of Madrid.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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