Grape Guide
Cabernet Moravia
RedCabernet Moravia represents a successful Czech viticultural achievement, combining the structure of Cabernet Franc with the fruit intensity of Zweigelt. This late-ripening variety produces deeply colored wines with classic Cabernet characteristics when grown in optimal conditions with controlled yields.
Key Characteristics
- Late-ripening hybrid requiring warm sites
- Vigorous growth with naturally high yields
- Thick-skinned berries with botrytis resistance
- Deep color concentration potential
- Requires yield management for quality
Typical Flavors
Black currant (cassis)Dark berry fruitsCedar and tobaccoHerbal undertonesStructured tanninsEarthy mineralitySpice notes
Major Regions
Czech Republic (Moravia region) · Southern Moravian vineyards · Warm microclimate sites · Protected valley locations · Premium estate vineyards
Also Known As
M-43