Wines made from Ruby-cabernet grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Ruby-cabernet as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
More informations about the variety Ruby-cabernet
Deeply coloured, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and preserved acidity under warm conditions, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, spice and blackcurrant-leaf herbal notes. Round palate, fruity finish. Productive and heat-tolerant, it produces high-volume reds in California (Central Valley), South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico and Israel. Californian variety created in 1936 by Harold Olmo at UC Davis (Cabernet Sauvignon × Carignan).
More informations about the wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Ruby-cabernet grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Ruby-cabernet
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Ruby-cabernet
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Ruby-cabernet
- FloralPresent in 2% of Ruby-cabernet
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Ruby-cabernet
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Ruby-cabernet