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Cabernet Sauvignon - The Wine of Bordeaux and the Sovereign of the Red Wines

It is the most recognised variety of red wine in the world and it is not just the most popular but belongs among the most delicious too. If you would like to know a bit more about Cabernet Sauvignon crack on reading.

 

 

International Wine

As we already mentioned, this variety is well known in all over the world and we mean it! It belongs among the very best what comes from French wine area Bordeaux. 

Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in many different parts of the world. It adopts quite easily to different climate conditions which is the reason why you can find it in Argentina, Australia, Chile or Southern Slovakia. If you happened to be in Slovakia and would like to know where exactly the vineyards are located, it is: Nitra and area called “Malokarpatská oblast”.

Taste which won’t let you down

Maybe you asking yourself how do I know if I am drinking a fine Cabernet Sauvignon? Well, it is typical for dark-red colour and blackberry, currant and grape aroma. Some can smell slightly spicy flavour and tobacco. Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect choice, if you want to enrich your palate with the essence of different kind of tastes and flavours. 

Which One You Go For?

A varietal wine

In our geographical area (Slovakia) is Cabernet Sauvignon a very common wine variety and surely you won’t make a mistake, if you decide to go with this one. You can fully assess its characteristics.

Cuvée

Cabernet Sauvignon is largely used for cuvées and in Slovakia these wines are labelled as “akostné značkové vína” or in English “quality wines”. The sole purpose of blending, is to find the ultimate harmony of used wine varieties. The combination of varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Frankovka modrá, creates this fine wine from Slovak producer Mrva a Stanko. This wine is one of many proofs, that Slovak wine can reach the highest quality as well.

Rosé

Clearly Cabernet Sauvignon is great for producing red wines, but maybe what you do not know is that it is suitable for rosé too. They are made for our beloved fair sex and summer evenings; however, you won’t ruin any party by choosing this wine either.

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