Cabernet - Sangiovese - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Tuscany, Italy.
The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to blackcurrant, red cherry, plum, pepper, chocolate and green bell pepper.
It is planted most seriously in Tuscany, Columbia Valley and Maremma Toscana.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
On other labels it goes by Super Tuscan.
At the table it suits florentine steak with cracked pepper, grilled beef ribs and beef ragù and pasta.
Keeps for around 20 years.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Super Tuscan.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Agricola Elisabetta di Brunetti Luigi Aulo Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Bindella 'Vallocaia' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Borgo Scopeto 'Borgonero' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Carpineto 'Molin Vecchio' Appodiato Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castello Banfi Summus Sant'Antimo, Tuscany, Italy
- Conti di San Bonifacio Monteregio di Massa Marittima, Tuscany, Italy
- Fattoria Kappa 'Lambda' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Fratelli MS - Masters Selection Red, Maharashtra, India
Cabernet - Sangiovese - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Sangiovese - Syrah taste like?+
02.Where is Cabernet - Sangiovese - Syrah from?+
03.Where is Cabernet - Sangiovese - Syrah grown?+
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Sangiovese - Syrah?+
05.What else is Cabernet - Sangiovese - Syrah called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.