Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Uruguay

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Uruguay.

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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 Uruguay

Uruguay is the fourth largest wine producing country in Chile/south-region">South America. Wine Grapes have been grown here for more than 250 years, although commercial viticulture only began in the second half of the 19th century, about two centuries after Chile and Argentina. In recent decades, Uruguayan wine has quietly and steadily emerged on the world wine market, not as dramatically as that of its larger neighbors, but with a promising Balance and confidence. No summary of Uruguayan wine is complete without mentioning Tannat, the robust, Tannic red wine that has played a key role in the country's rise to prominence.

What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?

OakPresent in 38% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakyPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthyPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

VegetalPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PepperPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LicoricePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlackberryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
TobaccoPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

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 ...

Investment platform Vint releases Judge Palmer NFTs

A first for a Sonoma-based winery, the NFTs entitle investors to own three bottles of Judge Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon wine signed by the winemakers. ‘Wine has long been the ultimate collectible, so I think the NFT space is a natural extension for the wine market,’ said Emmitt. ‘An NFT is the perfect way for collectors to retain a digital record of a favourite vintage of wine, a reminder of the experience long after the bottle has been consumed.’ The wines – Judge Palmer 2 ...

Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group

Endeavour Group announced it has signed an agreement with Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits arm of French luxury goods giant LVMH, to acquire Cape Mentelle. A fee wasn’t disclosed. Completion of the deal will take place ‘in due course’, pending licensing approval, said Endeavour, a leading retail and hospitality group that has alcohol retailer Dan Murphy’s and several other wine brands in its portfolio. Cape Mentelle was founded in 1970 and the deal heralds an ownership change for a pioneer of ...