Cabernet sauvignon
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The king of red grape variety cabernet sauvignon is easy for cultivation in any climate and the ideal soil for cab sauv is gravel.

In the word cabernet sauvignon (sauvignon is believed to be driven from France word “Sauvage” meaning “Earthy or wild”). This grape is also known as petite vidure in France. Over the period of time this name got forgotten and now its more popularly known as cabernet sauvignon and this gives some lavish aromas like “black cherry, black current, cedar, baking spices, graphite and some black olives.

Why we called cabernet sauvignon as a cabernet sauvignon?

In 17th century in southwestern France. the product of a chance crossing between cabernet franc and sauvignon Blanc in this cross cabernet sauvignon comes as a resulted grape variety which is now internationally famous.

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Famous region of cabernet sauvignon and the origin?

The origin of this grape is in France,Bordeaux (Médoc) region.

And the most famous region is Chile, south Africa, Italy, spain and Australia.

What are the most famous wine in cabernet sauvignon?

There are bunch of famous and expensive wine all over the world under the name of cab sauv but most well known wine is Bordeaux blend.

The grapes is used in Bordeaux blend is-:

Cabernet sauvignon

Merlot,

cabernet franc,

Petit verdot,

And rare Carménère.

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The taste and aromas of this wine is “black current, black cherry, graphite, chocolate and dried herbs”.

“ In India Bordeaux style wine is made by blending cab suav and Merlot but we can’t called as a Bordeaux blend “.

The age of Bordeaux blend is 10 to 30years. Before serve decante atleast 60min.

Cab sauv mostly blend with which grape and why?

Cabernet sauvignon mostly blend with Merlot because this makes an excellent structure in terms of acids and tannins. It also give finest dark fruit flavours of black current and bell pepper because Merlot is mostly consider the juicer grape and has less structure but lavish with its palate weight and fruit flavour.

When did cabernet sauvignon come in india?

Cab sauv came in India nearly 21st century and now its is widely selling grape in India the reason is there strong aroma and taste which is suited to indian palate like-: black cherry, dark chocolate, smoky kind of aroma.

Climate conditions

India having a warmer climate so the vine is very late to bud the grapes achieve a higher degree of ripeness in warmer condition, which changes there flavour profile in comparison to those from cooler climate because cool climate gives you smooth wine.

Indian characteristics

Indian cabernet sauvignon characteristics are-

Black fruits become a more intense black cherry and black current flavours. While the herbaceous note of green bell pepper are reduced- there is a risk if the grape over ripe in very hot climate, that the fruit will taste heavy and stewed.

Although Wines are dry and more in alcohol dur to over ripeness and full bodied, generally oak aged. Which adds some vanilla, cedar, coconut and some spicy notes.

Cab sauv in india are elegant stylish and very complex.

Famous indian cabernet sauvignon

Rasa cabernet sauvignon 2013

The daily dose,2016

Grover’s La Reserva,2017

Yorks Arros, 2018

Myra Misfit

Fratelli Sette

Rojo Vivo CS

Luz Maria CS

And blends best with Shiraz giving the finest quality wine for the collection

Some of its best blends are

CABERNET SHIRAZ BY SULA

FOUR SEASON BARRIQUE RESERVA SHIRAZ

LA RESERVA BY GROVER ZAMPA

YORK ARROS

Article by-: Rishab satija