Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon — world's most widely planted red grape, native to Bordeaux. Full-bodied, tannic wines with blackcurrant, cedar, and spice notes.

Regions Where Grown

Napa Valley 927 wines Bordeaux 690 wines Mendoza 475 wines Central Valley (CL) 429 wines California 402 wines Toscana 278 wines Stellenbosch 273 wines Maipo Valley 217 wines Médoc 201 wines Colchagua Valley 197 wines Haut-Médoc 193 wines Serra Gaúcha 176 wines

Countries

France 3746 wines United States 3263 wines Chile 1433 wines Italy 1186 wines Australia 1002 wines Argentina 703 wines South Africa 695 wines Spain 631 wines

Top Wines

Wraith Cabernet Sauvignon Hundred Acre · 4.94★ Casena Barking Rocks · 4.90★ Le Grand Cormier Montagne-Saint-Émilion Château La Plante · 4.90★ Martinez Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Julien Fayard · 4.90★ Special Selection Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Progeny · 4.90★ Uncle George Cabernet Sauvignon Charter Oak · 4.90★ Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky Beckstoffer To Kalon Schrader · 4.89★ Maximus Premier Cru Assemblage Patagonia Vineyards · 4.89★

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Wine Styles

Flavor Notes

Forest Floor Leather Blackberry Black Currant Dill Eucalyptus Green Bell Pepper Mint

Winemaking Methods

Bottle Aging French Oak Barrel Aging Hungarian Oak Barrel Aging Micro-Oxygenation Extended Maceration Malolactic Fermentation

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About Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most widely recognized red grape, native to Bordeaux. It produces full-bodied wines with blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco flavors, with firm tannins that support decades of aging.

At a Glance

Color: Red
Wines: 1