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Commonly referred to as the ‘king of red wines’, Cabernet Sauvignon is another international red wine grape. Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular blending grape and can be found in most Italian regions.

Indigenous to France, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were first created via a chance crossing in the seventeenth century. The grape was first planted in Italy in the Piedmont region in 1820. Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most widely recognized red grape. It is often considered a foreign influence on traditional Italian wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are highly durable and can withstand rainfall and disease. The grapes are a dark, cloudy bluish-black. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have a large pip that create high tannin levels. This allows for graceful aging.

Cabernet Sauvignon has a pencil-box like fragrance. Often, fruity flavours can be detected. When aged, flavours and aromas include cedar, black currant, eucalyptus, mint and tobacco.

Cabernet Sauvignon has a bold flavour and is therefore best paired with strong flavoured foods such as chocolate, strong cheeses, grilled steak, and lamb chops.