Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
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 Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BalsamicPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CedarPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon