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Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon (often shortened to 'Cab Sav' or even just 'Cab') is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. The product of a natural crossing of key Bordeaux grape varieties Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon's DNA was profiled only as recently as 1997, by researchers in California. Most wine authorities agree that the crossing happened only in the past few centuries, making the variety's current fame all the more impressive. From its origins around the Medoc, the vine h ... more
Region Hierarchy
- Argentina
- > Cuyo
- > Mendoza
- > Lujan de Cuyo
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Lujan de Cuyo wine region
Just to the south of Mendoza city, across the River Mendoza, lies Lujan de Cuyo, a village now entirely surrounded by vineyards and wineries. As they are situated so close to the river, the majority of these vineyards have alluvial soil types, i.e. sandy, stony surfaces based on clay substrata. A significant benefit of being located close to a glacial river is a lower level of salinity in the water, and a lack of impurities compared with other river types.
In 1993, Lujan De Cuyo became Argentina's first official appellation; the result has been a steady increase in both the quantity and quality of its wines. The region had enjoyed its own DOC status for four years prior to this recognition by the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine).
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Mendoza wine region
Mendoza is by far the largest wine region in Argentina, responsible for roughly 70% of the country's annual wine production.
Situated in the rain shadow of the Andes mountains to the west, Mendoza benefits from a dry climate and high average temperatures. Irrigation is facilitated by the various rivers ... more
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