Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Black Grape
The black berried Cabernet Sauvignon grape is grown in Italy in the following regions:
Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Latium, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Trentino Alto Adige, Umbria, Valle d’Aosta, Veneto.
Originating from Bordeaux (France), in the Mèdoc and Graves areas, it is undoubtedly the most renowned variety in the world for the production of wines of great quality and longevity. It is often used in blending with Cabernet franc and Merlot.
Characteristics of the wine
The Cabernet Sauvignon grape is able to produce intense wines rich in color, rich in tannins and aromatic substances. Capable of long aging, thanks to the great structure of this vine, it is possible to dare long macerations and aging in wood, especially French oak, which allow it to express a complex and fascinating bouquet over time.
