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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, from the Loire Valley in France to the Marlborough region in New Zealand. It is prized for its high acidity and fresh, crisp flavour profile that is characterized by herbal and citrus notes, making it a popular choice for many wine drinkers and winemakers alike.
Notable regions
Sauvignon Blanc grapes are widely grown in many wine regions around the world. France in particular is well known for its production of Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux regions. New Zealand and California are also notable wine regions for producing Sauvignon Blanc.
Elsewhere in Europe, Sauvignon Blanc is also grown in countries such as Italy, Slovenia and Hungary. The popularity of the grape has led to it being cultivated in many other countries including Australia, South Africa and Chile.
Characteristics
Wines produced using Sauvignon Blanc grapes tend to by dry with medium to light body and high acidity.
Sauvignon Blanc is a variety known for its distinctive flavours and aromas, generally hallmarked by fruity notes of gooseberry, honeydew melon, grapefruit, peach and passion fruit.