Cabernet Sauvignon vs Alicante Bouschet
The Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red grape
Cabernet Sauvignon — world's most widely planted red grape, native to Bordeaux. Full-bodied, tannic wines with blackcurrant, cedar, and spice notes.
Alicante Bouschet
Red grape
Alicante Bouschet — teinturier red grape with red flesh and skin. Produces deeply pigmented wines; widely used for blending in France and Iberia.