Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Navarre
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Navarre.
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 Navarre
Navarra, in northern Spain, is one of the country's 17 first-level administrative regions (comunidades autónomas) and a fairly prolific, if lesser-known, wine region. Traditionally associated with the production of Bright, Fruity rosé, Navarra is beginning to attract attention for its high-quality red wines, mainly from the Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, after years of being overshadowed by its southern neighbor, Rioja. The first evidence of wine-making in the region dates back to Roman times, but it is almost certain that Vines were growing here Long before that. It was recently discovered that vines of the prehistoric species Vitis sylvestris - the predecessor of the beloved Vitis vinifera - were still growing in Navarre.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 83% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 77% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 71% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 69% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 68% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 67% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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