Like the Cabernet Mitos, the Cabernet Cubin is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Blaufränkisch, but a different clone of Cabernet Sauvignon was used here. In this respect, the taste characteristics also differ somewhat from each other, although both varieties have very close similarities. The crossing dates back to 1970, but it was only approved for commercial cultivation in 2005. To date, the Cabernet Cubin has grown to 70 hectares of vineyards in Germany, but many vineyards are still in the experimental stage. The Cabernet Cubin ripens late and produces reliable, good yields. Power and fullness as well as a pronounced tannin structure also make it suitable for aging in barriques. Outside Germany, the Cabernet Cubin has also established itself on three hectares in Switzerland.
