Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Arizona
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Arizona.
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 Arizona
Arizona is located in the extreme Southwestern corner of the United States of America, bordered by Mexico to the south and southern California to the west. It covers 300,000 km² (114,000 square miles) between latitudes 31°N and 36°N. The main varieties used to make Arizona wines are Syrah, Viognier, Muscat and, of course, the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. They do best in cooler regions, especially in the southwest.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon