Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina)
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape in the world.
Cabernet Sauvignon Flavors
Dark berries, plum, and green bell pepper are typical Cabernet Sauvignon flavors. Hints of licorice and anise.
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Olive Oil |
 Green Bell Pepper |
 Mint |
 Licorice |
Flavors from Maturation and Aging
 Cedar |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Tobacco |
Cabernet Sauvignon Profile
Cabernet Sauvignon wines tend to be full bodied with high tannins:
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing
Rich flavors and tannins make Cabernet Sauvignon a perfect partner to flavory food.
Cabernet Sauvignon loves roasted lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairing
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).
The Ideal Glass for Cabernet Sauvignon
The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines.
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They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The size also allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
Cabernet Sauvignon Cheese Pairing
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most planted red wine grape.
The name comes from its parents: Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
The grape was born in Bordeaux, in the South West of France, where the climate is "maritime", with hot summers and mild winters.
Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is most famous for its role in the balanced, complex, and famous Bordaux blend.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a thick-skinned grape that ripens late. Thick skin means that the color of the wine is dark and that the wines are usually vinified as full bodied. Thicker skin also means more tannins and a greater aging potential.
Cabernet Sauvignon in Argentina
The hot and dry mountain climate facilitates the ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Here the Cabs are very similar to the Malbecs: full bodied and with an excellent price/quality ratio. High altitude and cold climate Cabs tend to express spicy, menthol and herbal aromas.
The hot and dry mountain climate of Argentina facilitates the ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Here the Cabs are very similar to the Malbecs: full bodied and with an excellent price/quality ratio. High altitude and cold climate Cabs tend to express spicy, menthol and herbal aromas.
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in Bordeaux (France) and Napa Valley (USA), the two most famous producing regions, grow close to oceans and rivers. Water there is an important factor.
Mendoza in Argentina, has almost 80% of the grape production and an arid mountain terroir with vineyards at 700m to 950m.
Cabernet Sauvignon in China
China is the world´s largest red wine consumer country and, to meet the market, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape there too.