Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is a popular white wine grape variety, known for its exceptionally fresh, lively, and distinctly aromatic wines. It originates in France (the Loire Valley and Bordeaux), and gained a new world resonance in New Zealand, becoming the calling card of winemaking there.

The main trait of Sauvignon Blanc is a bright, easily recognisable aroma and a high acidity that makes the wines refreshing and invigorating. The bouquet of the variety is very characteristic: green, herbaceous notes (freshly cut grass, nettle, blackcurrant leaf), citrus (grapefruit, lime), green apple, gooseberry, and in a warmer climate tropical fruit such as passion fruit. The wines are mostly made dry, light, and fresh, usually without ageing in oak, to preserve the purity and liveliness of the varietal aroma (though there are exceptions, like the Bordeaux oaked versions). The refreshing acidity makes Sauvignon Blanc a wonderful gastronomic companion: it suits goat cheese, seafood, fish, salads, dishes with asparagus and herbs, and light Asian cuisine perfectly. It is one of the most popular varieties for those who love fresh, aromatic, and “summery” white wines.