Cabernet sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon (pronunciation: /ˌkæbərˈneɪ soʊvɪˈnjoʊn/) is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates from Canada's Okanagan Valley to Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.
Etymology
The name Cabernet Sauvignon is derived from the words cabernet (a small cabbage) and sauvignon (wild). This is due to the grape's leaves resemblance to that of a cabbage and its wild growth in the vineyards of Bordeaux, France.
Related Terms
- Merlot: Another popular red wine grape variety that is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Bordeaux Wine: A region in France where Cabernet Sauvignon is widely grown and used in wine production.
- Viticulture: The cultivation and harvesting of grapes, particularly those used in wine production like Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Tannin: A naturally occurring polyphenol found in wine that gives Cabernet Sauvignon its characteristic taste and texture.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cabernet sauvignon
- Wikipedia's article - Cabernet sauvignon
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