cabernet sauvignon

The global presence of Cabernet Sauvignon is built on its distinctive structure. Originating in Bordeaux from a natural cross, the thick-skinned grapes shape wines with a firm tannin structure, dark berry fruit and a fine, ethereal herbal spice. Its strength lies in its ability to precisely translate its origin and to provide backbone to cuvées without dominating its partners. The fact that the variety also shines beyond heavy red wines is proven by its role in sophisticated rosés.

On the Hessische Bergstraße, Barnert & Drewitz press a single-varietal Cabernet that combines typical spice with cool, Nordic precision. How elegantly the variety fits into the Alpine region is demonstrated by the South Tyrolean estate Manincor in delicate cuvées with Lagrein and Merlot, while Revelette in Provence coaxes a Mediterranean, herbal freshness from the Cabernet.