Country
of Origin
The
country of origin of Cabernet Sauvignon is Bordeaux, France.
Areas
where it is grown?
Cabernet
Sauvignon is grown in United States, Chile, Argentina, France, Spain, Italy,
South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Color
of the wine?
The
wine color is dark ruby red.
Characteristics
of Wine?
A
typical Cabernet Sauvignon wine is a medium to full body with strong tannins. It is
dry (low on sweetness), with medium acidity. The wine is generally
characterized as dark and dense whereas the wine coming from cool climate has
flavours of Asparagus whereas medium climate wines has mint and eucalyptus flavours.
Serving
and Storing
The
ideal temperature for serving this wine is around 17-19 degree Celsius. If the
temperature at which the wine is served is above the optimum temperature, wine
will not produce the desirable taste. The wine needs to be opened 3-6 hours
before serving which is due to presence of high level of tannins, it needs an
additional time to open itself and time to breathe before being savoured.
Type
of Glass used?
A
Bordeaux glass is most suitable to serve Cabernet Sauvignon. As it has wider
opening it helps in releasing more flavours in the wine after the wine gets in contact
with the air.
Food
Pairing
Cabernet Sauvignon wonderfully pairs with steak and with dark chocolate. Steak is rich
in proteins and fats and Cabernet Sauvignon acts as a scraper which removes the
proteins and fats present on the tongue and compliments it well. The wine can
also be paired with beef, game and hard cheese. Is normally paired with multi-flavoured
dishes as it has sweetness in it.
Oldest
Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard
The
oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard of the world is Kalimna Vineyard - Block 42
in Australia. The vines were planted around 1886 which makes it more than 125
years old. The vineyard is owned by Penfolds, Australia’s famous wine brand.
Most
Expensive Wine in the world
1992
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is the most expensive wine in the world sold
at an auction at a price of $500,000 in the year 2000.
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