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Thursday 6 March 2014

Wine101: Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cabernet Sauvignon is one the most planted grapes varietals in the world and its popularity is not going to go away anytime soon. Its resistance and adaptability to different climates and terroirs, combined with its popularity, make it an easy-call for winemakers when choosing what to plant in their vineyards.

The varietal is part of the Bordeaux-blend range (along with Merlot,Cabernet Franc,Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenère), and comes originally from the region, where it was ‘created’ in the 17th Century. Yes, created! It is an offspring of the crossing between Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc, which are much older varietals.

 The Cabernet Sauvignons are usually full-bodied wines, with high tannins and good acidity which helps for ageing. The classic aromas range from cassis, black cherry, along with capsicum, green olive or herbs. Very often it will be blended to actually soften tannins that are too rich – Merlot is the most common, but in Tuscany, for example, it is blended with local favorite Sangiovese to create the ‘Super-Tuscans’.

If you like Cabernet Sauvignon, you may also like: Nero d’Avola, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Aglianico or Carmenère.

Extra tip: The 'T' at the end of Cabernet is silent, so no need to pronounce it.

What's your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon?


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