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Cabernet Sauvignon

Vitis vinifera 'Cabernet Sauvignon' Allergens: Sulfites
Cabernet Sauvignon

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Vitaceae
  • Primary Cuisine French
  • Seasonality Year-Round (harvest is typically Autumn)
  • Source Grapes

¿Qué es Cabernet Sauvignon?

A full-bodied red wine grape varietal, known for its deep color, firm tannins, and complex flavor profile.

¿A qué sabe Cabernet Sauvignon?

Cabernet Sauvignon tiene un sabor blackcurrant, cherry, green bell pepper, cedar, tobacco, full-bodied, dry con aromas blackcurrant, plum, herbal, oak, vanilla.

Taste
Blackcurrant, Cherry, Green Bell Pepper, Cedar, Tobacco, Full-bodied, Dry
Texture
Moderate Tannins, Smooth, Drying sensation
Aroma
Blackcurrant, Plum, Herbal, Oak, Vanilla
Acidity
Medium-High

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 147 ml (5 fl oz)
Calories85 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.1 g
Total Carbohydrate2.6 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0.6 g
Calcium11 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Potassium127 mg

El Secreto del Chef

When cooking with Cabernet, reduce it slightly before adding to a dish to concentrate its flavors and mellow its tannins.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Cabernet Sauvignon

El mejor sustituto para Cabernet Sauvignon es Merlot, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Softer tannins and fruitier profile, good for general cooking or drinking.

Sustitutos para Cabernet Sauvignon con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Merlot Mejor 1:1 Softer tannins and fruitier profile, good for general cooking or drinking.
Syrah/Shiraz 1:1 Offers similar bold fruit and spice notes, often with more peppery character.
Bordeaux Blend 1:1 Often Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, providing a very similar flavor profile.
Red Grape Juice + Vinegar 1:1 (approx) Non-alcoholic cooking substitute for deglazing and adding fruit/acidity.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Cabernet Sauvignon

Look for region (Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Coonawarra) and vintage for quality.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Cabernet Sauvignon?

  • Red meat (steak
  • lamb)
  • strong cheeses
  • rich pasta dishes
  • dark chocolate.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Cabernet Sauvignon?

Blackcurrant, Cherry, Green Bell Pepper, Cedar, Tobacco, Full-bodied, Dry Blackcurrant, Plum, Herbal, Oak, Vanilla

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Cabernet Sauvignon?

El mejor sustituto es Merlot (1:1). Softer tannins and fruitier profile, good for general cooking or drinking.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Cabernet Sauvignon?

Look for region (Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Coonawarra) and vintage for quality.

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