RødvinBordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Også kjent som: Cab Sauv, Cab
The king of red grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon produces powerful, full-bodied wines with exceptional aging potential. Born from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century France, it has become the world's most planted red grape variety.
FyldeFull
SyrlighetMedium
TanninerHigh
SødmeDry
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A single Cabernet Sauvignon vine can produce enough grapes for about 4-6 bottles of wine.
👃 Smaksnotater
Primære smaker
BlackcurrantBlack cherryPlum
Sekundære smaker
VanillaCedarTobaccoLeather
Aromaer
EucalyptusMintGreen bell pepperGraphite
🌍 Berømte vinregioner
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🍽️ Perfekte matkombinasjoner
Grilled ribeye steak
Lamb chops
Aged cheddar
Dark chocolate
Beef bourguignon
🌡️ Serveringsguide
Temperatur
16-18°C (60-65°F)
Glass type
Bordeaux glass
Dekantering
1-2 hours for young wines
⏳ Lagringspotensial
5-25+ years for premium examples