France is known to produce the most elegant Sauvignon Blancs in the world.
Regions: Loire Valley (Sancerre,
Pouilly-Fumé) and Bordeaux (Bordeaux Blanc).
Italian Sauvignon Blanc is known to be light and herbal.
Regions: Friuli and Alto Adige.
Sauvignon Blanc from Austria is little known in the world. The best Sauvignon Blanc wines from the Steiermark wine region, are perfect combinations of the "new world" fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc and the mineral style of Loire.
New Zealand produces the most popular Sauvignon Blancs in the world.
Best known areas/regions:
Marlborough
Hawke's Bay
Australia can produce amazing variations of Sauvignon Blanc.
Best known areas/regions:
Adelaide Hills (South Australia)
Margaret River (west Australia)
Chilean Sauvignon Blanc displays high acid and citrusy flavors.
Sauvignon Blanc from Chile are often referred to as "a Wine for Vegetarians" because of the zesty acidity.
Best known areas/regions:
Casablanca Valley
Central Valley
South African Sauvignon Blanc is known to be ripe and tropical.
Best known areas/regions:
Constantia
Elgin
USA produces different variations of Sauvignon Blanc.
Best known areas/regions:
Napa Valley
Sonoma Coast
Los Carneros
The name Fumé Blanc is only used for American Sauvignon Blanc.
Region: California (Napa and Sonoma).