Savoie (France)
Savoie is a white wine from Savoie in the French Alps.
It is typically made from the grapes Jacquère (50%), Altesse, and Chasselas.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Grapefruit |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Herbs |
 Flowers |
 Flint |
Citrus, Pear, and White Peach are typical flavors for Savoie
Notes of by Herbs, Flowers, and Flinty Minerals.
Profile
Savoie wines are dry and acidic:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Low | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Salads |
 Oysters |
 Shrimps |
 Fish |
 Seafood |
 Sandwitches |
 Chips |
Savoie pairs well with seafood and appetizers.
Savoie is also an excellent Aperitif.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent pairings:
Light Appetizers. Fried Crust.
Seafood. Clams. Mussels.
White Fish. Lake Fish. River Fish. Trout.
BBQ Eggplant. Hummus. BLT Sandwich. Caprese Salat.
Cheese:
Yellow Cheese. Soufflé. Cheese Fondue.
Raclette. Beaufort. Comté. Gruyère.
If You Like Savoie
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| Gavi (Italy) |
| Grechetto (Italy) |
| Greco di Tufo (Italy) |
| Orvieto (Italy) |
| Pinot Bianco (Italy) |
| Piquepoul (France) |
| Silvaner (France) |
| Riesling Dry (Germany) |
| Weissburgunder (Germany) |
The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for dry white wines.
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!
Savoie Wine Region
Savoie is a wine region in the French alps, south of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).
Altesse (aka Roussette) produces the finest white wines in Savoie, while Jacquère is the most planted grape. These are the appellations in Savoie:
- Vin de Savoie AOP
White, red, rosé, and sparkling wines (mostly white), made from grape varieties Jacquère (50%), Altesse, Chasselas, Verdesse, Chardonnay, and Roussanne. - Rousette de Savoie AOP
White wines made from Altesse grapes. - Seysell AOP
Dry white and sparkling wines. - Crémant de Savoie AOP
Sparkling wines made in the traditional Méthode Champenoise.