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When you enter a wine shop, haven’t you noticed that the term “Cabernet Sauvignon” appeared on most of the wine labels? It is one the most planted wine grapes in the world, which is even called as the King of the Red Grapes! Do you wonder why Cabernet Sauvignon is so popular?
Why it is so popular?
There are 2 main reasons that Cabernet Sauvignon become popular:
1) High Adaptability
Cabernet Sauvignon has high adaptability, it can grow healthily in most terroirs and climate while maintaining a good quality. For example, it can grow in soils such as the Pessac-Leognan gravels and the iron-rich terra rossa of Coonawarra. And its main winemaking regions are Bordeaux in France, Chile, United States, and Australia.
2) Retain Inimitable Character
Moreover, wines made with Cabernet Sauvignon are usually of an attractive full body, aromatic and of great ageing potential. And, more importantly, Cabernet Sauvignon is terroir-driven which means it can retain its own style while reflect the growth habitat and environment contexts no matter where it is grown. That is why it can attract wineries to invest.
The style of Cabernet Sauvignon?
What is the unique character of Cabernet Sauvignon? It can makes medium to bodied wines with high acidity and tannins. And it also has black fruit aromas such as blackcurrant, black cherries, black berries which can be easily recognized.
Cabernet Sauvignon x Food Pairing Tips
In general, fatty dishes require a richer, more full-bodied wine to complement it. It is because the wine elements can help to cut through the food fattiness levels. Therefore, Cabernet Sauvignon is usually match with red meat like lamb or beef, which the fat in the meat has a natural affinity for the higher tannins present in the wine, mellowing them. Let’s pick a Cabernet Sauvignon to try.