Interspecific cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and a long-unknown grape variety - that would be Regent - obtained in 1991 by Valentin Blattner from Soyhières (Switzerland) and propagated by Volker Freytag (Germany). No resistance gene has been identified to either mildew or powdery mildew. Cabernet blanc can be found in Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Italy, England, etc., but is still little known in France.

Informations about the Winery Zago

The winery offers 9 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.1.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Santa Catarina

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The Winery Zago is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Santa Catarina to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 6500 of of Brazil wines

In the top 600 of of Santa Catarina wines

In the top 300000 of white wines

In the top 950000 wines of the world

The wine region of Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina is a state in the far South of Brazil. Quality wine production is still in its early stages, but is likely to develop rapidly as the industry develops country wide. To date, Santa Catarina's production is a mix of red, white and Sparkling wines. It Lies immediately North of the country's southernmost state (and most prolific wine region), Rio Grande do Sul.

The word of the wine: Aging on lees

Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.