The Cabernet Sauvignon is a french red wine variety which is considered to be one of the worlds best. Cabernet vines are grown everywhere where they get enough sun and warmth. Because its high tannin content and the high acidity the Cabernet Sauvignon is often used vor cuvées. All the famous red wines of the Bordeaux region for example, are cuvées made of Cabernet Sauvignon and the very mild Merlot among others. The Cabernet vines love warm soils and plenty of sun. The grapes ripen late, so the harvest cannot start before the end of October.

Colour

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The young Cabernet Sauvignon shows a garnet-red colour which later changes to dark red.

Taste

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Offering a beautiful cassis aroma Cabernet Sauvignons need time to age before they are ready for drinking. Too young they are rich of tannins and tart, but after some years of ageing they become smooth and harmonious and show their real character.

Suits to

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Dark strong meat, ideal for a big banquet.

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