Vinlexikon/Röda druvor/Cabernet Sauvignon
Rött vinBordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon

Även känd 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.

KroppFull
SyraMedium
TanninerHigh
SötmaDry
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A single Cabernet Sauvignon vine can produce enough grapes for about 4-6 bottles of wine.

👃 Provningsanteckningar

Primära smaker

BlackcurrantBlack cherryPlum

Sekundära smaker

VanillaCedarTobaccoLeather

Aromer

EucalyptusMintGreen bell pepperGraphite

🌍 Kända vinregioner

Napa Valley

USA
Opulent, bold style

Produces rich, fruit-forward wines with velvety tannins

Bordeaux

France
Elegant, structured wines

The birthplace, often blended with Merlot

Coonawarra

Australia
Eucalyptus character

Famous terra rossa soil produces distinctive minty notes

Maipo Valley

Chile
Affordable quality

Excellent value with ripe fruit and soft tannins

🍽️ Perfekta matkombinationer

Grilled ribeye steak
Lamb chops
Aged cheddar
Dark chocolate
Beef bourguignon

🌡️ Serveringsguide

Temperatur

16-18°C (60-65°F)

Glaskoppstyp

Bordeaux glass

Dekantering

1-2 hours for young wines

Lagringspotential

5-25+ years for premium examples

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