The red grape variety originates from France. There are around 60 synonyms that testify to its age and worldwide distribution in many wine-growing countries. Some, grouped alphabetically by country, are Franzosenrebe (Germany); Kaberne Sovinjon, Kaberne Sovinyon, Lafite (Bulgaria, Moldova, Russia); Bidure, Bouchet, Bouchet Sauvignon, Breton, Cabernet Petit, Cabernet Piccolo, Cabernet Sauvignon Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon Petit, Carbonet, Carbouet, Carmenet, Castet, Enfin, Epicier Noir, Marchoupet, Navarre, Petit Bouchet, Petit Bouschet, Petit Cabernet, Petit Cavernet Sauvignon, Petite Parde, Petite Vidure, Sauvignon, Sauvignonne, Vidure, Vidure Petite, Vidure Sauvignonne, Vigne Dure (France); Bordo (Romania); Bordeaux (Switzerland); Burdeos Tinto (Peru, Spain); Cab (USA).
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