Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Spain - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Spain.
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 wines of Spain
Spain is a land of breathtaking scenery, colourful history and a Deep and Complex culture in which wine has Long played an important role. Grapes have been grown on the Iberian Peninsula since at least 3000 BC, although it wasn't until 1000 BC that viticulture really began here - a skill brought by Phoenician traders from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, Spain is home to more vineyards than any other country in the world, and its national wine production is exceeded only by France and Italy. All of Spain's seventeen administrative regions (communidades autónomas) produce wine to some degree, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 91% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 84% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 84% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 82% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 78% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 74% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 45% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 44% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 33% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 31% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 28% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 27% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 25% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 25% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Elaine Chukan Brown: In defence of Zinfandel
Foundational to the notion of terroir is the story of Burgundy. It is a relationship between Pinot Noir and the monks’ investment in defining place, identifying growing conditions in a complex tapestry of climat and cru that has inspired winemakers worldwide. Countless vintners have sought to replicate its magic elsewhere, planting Pinot around the globe. With it has developed an assertion almost unquestioned – Pinot Noir is the grape most expressive of terroir. But in wines grown outside the Co ...
Sonoma’s Vérité opens new winery
Today, working alongside Seillan, second-generation Chris Jackson and assistant winemaker Hélène Seillan (daughter of Pierre) continue the vision of the estate, and the new winery is part of the evolution. Like the wines, design elements pull from both France and the surrounding natural area. Nicolas Seillan (son of Pierre and brother of Hélène) is credited as the architectural creative for the project. He counts the Abbaye de Moissac in southern France as inspiration, particularly its concept o ...
Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition
The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon of Spain
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