Sauvignon Blanc
pronounced : soh . vihn . yohn . blahnk
This flamboyant white grape is used to produce dry white wines with
pronounced aromas and flavours, with high acidity. To preserve its
vibrant aromas and flavours, wines made from Sauvignon Blanc are
often fermented in stainless steel tanks and are rarely aged in oak.
IMPORTANT REGIONS:
Sancerre in France, Marlborough in New Zealand
EXAMPLES OF WINES:
Sancerre, Loire, France - Medium bodied, dry white wine with
high acidity and pronounced green fruit and herbaceous flavours such
as gooseberry and grass.
Sancerre, Loire, France - Medium bodied, dry white wine with
high acidity and pronounced green fruit and herbaceous flavours such
as gooseberry and grass.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Dry, Medium Body, High Acidity, Apple, Gooseberry, Asparagus, Lemon, Green
Bell Pepper.
HOW TO SERVE:
Chilled 7-10°C
Chilled 7-10°C