Cabernet Sauvignon (1.877)

An Unmistakable Character

Cabernet Sauvignon wines are characterized by the typical smell and taste of blackcurrants. Furthermore, these wines generally have a deep dark red color and possess a supporting framework of tannins and acids. A particular feature of Cabernet Sauvignon is that it retains its unmistakable character even outside its homeland - almost independent of soil and climate conditions.

Diverse Aromas

Young Cabernet Sauvignon wines taste - marked by tannins - slightly bitter and rough, are fruity, and have a strong aroma of freshly cut wood. As it matures, a good Cabernet Sauvignon impresses with fine toasting aromas, a variety of black berry aromas, and sometimes aromas of green pepper and licorice. When the Cabernet Sauvignon grape can fully ripen, it results in complex, tannin-rich wines that captivate with the finesse of their aromas.

Cabernet Sauvignon - A World-Class Wine

The international success of Cabernet Sauvignon is closely linked to the Bordeaux wine region, although it is relatively rarely produced as a single varietal here. Typically, in Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with the grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and to a lesser extent with Petit Verdot.

Since at least the 1960s, there has been an effort worldwide to replicate the clear yet not overly heavy structure and high complexity of a typical Bordeaux wine.

In Tuscany and California, the best single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced. In California, the single-varietal production is considered the highest level of refinement for Cabernet Sauvignon, creating world-class wines.