Italian Sauvignon Blanc is known to be light and herbal.
![]() Lime |
![]() Grapefruit |
![]() Apple |
![]() Gooseberry |
![]() Green Bell Pepper |
![]() Cut Grass |
![]() Asparagus |
![]() Jalapeno |
![]() Melon |
![]() Peach |
![]() Passion |
![]() Lychee |
Sauvignon Blanc is known for high fruit and green herbal aromas.
Unripe grapes (cold regions) produce lime, grapefruit, apple, and gooseberry flavors, together with herb qualities like fresh-cut grass, black current leaves, and green pepper.
Ripe grapes (warm regions) add tropical fruit aromas like melon, peach, passion fruit, and lychee.
Sauvignon Blanc is known to be dry, fresh, flavorful, and fruity:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | High | ||
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![]() Aperitif |
![]() Vinegar |
![]() Salads |
![]() Tapas |
![]() Vegetables |
![]() Asparagus |
![]() Tomatoes |
![]() Sandwitches |
![]() Fish |
![]() Seafood |
![]() Salmon |
![]() Sushi |
![]() Chicken |
![]() Turkey |
![]() Pork |
![]() Veal |
Sauvignon Blanc is super food friendly, especially with Seafood, Spicy Food, and Vegetables.
It is also superb with Thai and Japanese food.
Aperitif. Apetizers.
Vinegar. Green Salad. Vegetables. Tapas.
Asparagus. Cucumber. Avocado.
Artichokes. Fennel. Capers. Tomatoes.
Fish. Seafood.
Crab. Lobster.
White Fish. Citrusy Sauce.
Salmon. Trout. Sushi. Sashimi.
White Meat.
Chicken. Turkey. Pork.
Herbs.
Parsley. Basil. Thyme. Mint. Rosemary. Coriander.
Cheese.
Goat Cheese. Feta.
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular grapes in the world.
Bordeaux and the Loire Valley in France are the regions where it originated.
The name Sauvignon Blanc means "Wild White".
The grape is very aromatic and depending on climate and terroir the aromas can change from grassy to tropical.
However, the herbal green character is a common denominator wherever it is grown.
Sauvignon is a common name for Savignon Blanc in Italy.
Italian Sauvignon Blanc is known to be light and herbal, but it grows in all regions of Italy, and is vinified in many different styles.
The best Italian examples are found in Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
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