Cabernet Sauvignon - gourmet wine

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Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous wines in the world. It got its name from the corresponding grape variety. Actually, thanks to him, it has become so widespread throughout the world. Red Cabernet Sauvignon has consistently been a leader in sales and consumption.

Grapes

The hybrid is called the king of grapes. It belongs to wine varieties and is a representative of the eco-geographical group of Western European varieties. It is used to make red wines. Not a single wine industry has left its attention.

The grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon is the result of crossing white Sauvignon Blanc and red Cabernet Franc (this was established in 1996 by American scientists). They also suggested that the breeding of the variety was carried out in the seventeenth century in French vineyards in Bordeaux.

According to the reviews of growers, the variety has a complex of unique properties:

• Unpretentious,perfectly adapts to any climatic conditions. Does not require complex cultivation.
• Resistant to diseases. Practically not subject to gray rot and mildew. Withstands pests such as phylloxera and grape leafworm.
• Frost resistant. Tolerates drought well. Yields are not reduced - they are decreasing in berry size.
• Grown in different conditions retains its uniqueness. The aroma and taste of the variety is recognizable, despite the striking differences in climatic conditions and soil composition.
• Late ripening (berries ripen quite slowly). This provides winemakers with a great deal of choice in terms of harvest. Although in cold climates, incomplete ripening is possible.
• Geography of cultivation - from Argentina to Canada. Cabernet Sauvignon is cultivated in Spain, USA, Australia, France, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand.
• The berries are small with large grains and thick skin. According to professionals, they add astringency to the wine and deep, rich color.

Helpful

Endless debate about the dangers and benefits of wine consumption forced scientists to come to grips with this issue. At Columbia University, numerous studies have shown that:

• wine can slow the growth of dangerous bacteria in the human digestive system;
• drink can be used as a prophylactic against caries;
• The combination of acids such as citric, acetic, lactic, malic, succinic in wine allows you to use hot mulled wine during a cold or sore throat;
• wine suppresses cholera bacteria andtuberculosis;
• beneficially affects the heart muscle due to the natural component resveratrol (slows down its aging);
• high content of melatonin allows the drink to be used as a sleeping pill;
• Antineoplastic and antioxidant properties of wine significantly reduce the risk of prostate cancer;
• drink removes s alt from the body;
• helps to cope with anemia.

Due to some peculiarities of the influence of wine on the human body, it is not recommended to drink it before the end of the working day. Even with a slight feeling of intoxication, one should not go to bed.

Despite all of the above positive properties of red wine, alcohol abuse can lead to irreversible consequences and complete degradation of the individual.

Fragrance

Tasters note that the main flavors of this wine variety are fruity: blackcurrant, ripe cherry and blackberry. Shades depend on the manufacturer and the specific place where the vine is grown. Changes flavor and aging for many years.

Classic wines boast rich fruity aromas with clear pepper notes ranging from green bell pepper to black.

European wines are noted for their herbaceous-floral undertones. According to professionals, you can hear graphite, tobacco, violet, licorice in them.

But the American continent - tasters say - fills the product with aromas of cherries, black pepper and licorice, emphasizing them with a barely perceptible smellvanilla.

Color

Young wine Cabernet Sauvignon dark red. It has a pronounced purple hue. But over the years, the color changes. After several years of aging, the drink acquires a deep ruby or garnet color.

Drinking culture

Gourmets claim that Cabernet Sauvignon goes well with meat and fatty dishes. It can be eaten with a hamburger, beef steak or mushroom pizza. The combination of wine with stewed ribs can be attributed to the classics. Beef stroganoff with mushroom sauce will emphasize the berry notes of this type of alcohol.

Experts do not recommend pairing Cabernet Sauvignon with chocolate. The powerful taste of sweetness will simply "crush" the fruity undertones.

Wine Cabernet Sauvignon (reviews confirm this) with moderate use is not too intoxicating. It fills the body with energy. No wonder the Knights Templar and the Druids loved him so much.

This is interesting

Cabernet Sauvignon is so widespread around the world that its plantations cover almost 270,000 hectares:

• France - 50,000 ha;
• Chile - 40,500 ha;
• USA – 40,000 ha;
• Australia - 26,000 ha;
• South Africa - 16500 ha;
• Argentina - 6500 ha.

Under US law, Cabernet Sauvignon can contain no more than 75% of the grape variety of the same name. This improves the flavor of the product and increases its value.

The high price of a bottle of wine directly depends on the cost of grapes. From one ton of raw materials, up to 750 bottles of the drink can be prepared. For comparison: the price per ton of Cabernet Sauvignon can reach $ 6,000, and for Merlot (under equal growing conditions) - $ 1,300.

On the last Thursday of August, Cabernet Sauvignon Day is celebrated all over the world. Mass wine tasting takes place in all major cities of wine-growing regions. The holiday is very young, it has been celebrated only since 2010.

The unusual aroma of green bell pepper provides the microscopic content of the organic compound pyrazine in the wine.

This variety is one of the most prolific. From an area of 0.5 hectares, you can collect up to 3.5 tons of berries.

The endurance of grapes is evidenced by the fact that they are grown in the Gobi Desert (the Chinese part of it).