Sauvignon Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most loved and widespread white grape varieties in the world. It is a variety native to the Loire Valley region which gradually spread to Bordeaux as well. DNA analyzes have revealed its kinship with Savagnin, one of the oldest grapes in central Europe which could be one of the parents of Sauvignon Blanc. As a semi-aromatic variety, it is now grown in many countries around the world, most notably in New Zealand, California, Australia, Chile and South Africa. In Italy, it is mainly present in Friuli Venezia Giulia and Alto Adige. Naturally, pedoclamic conditions that vary from place to place allow Sauvignon Blanc to express its personality in a very different way. An emblematic case of the Loire are the very cold temperatures and high humidity which, in addition to the presence of waterways, allow Sauvignon Blanc to develop the typical acidity in wines from Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire, also famous for its wine. Pouilly-Fumé : these are sharp wines with typical hints of gooseberry, musk, wild herbs and flint that give the palate an aromatic texture that is not easy to taste but much appreciated by connoisseurs. Reaching the Bordeaux area, with the Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes, the famous botrytised wines are obtained, that is, resulting from the appearance of noble rot on the berries which gives unique flavors by combining a high acidity with a considerable amount of sugar developed as a result of the dehydration of the cluster: Sauvignon Blanc is also in this case responsible for conferring very delicate and elegant aromas. The yield of Sauvignon in Italy is also very particular, which in the areas of Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli has found ideal environments to grow and give the best of itself. The structure of the Sauvignon from California and New Zealand is different, in which the tropical scents of white pulp fruits blend pleasantly with the typical herbaceous notes, releasing the more acidic properties of lemon peel and pomegranate in combination with wild herbs such as thyme. , sage, rosemary.
Why buy Sauvignon Blanc
Buying Sauvignon Blanc means first of all being able to familiarize yourself with one of the most widespread and famous white berried varieties in the world. The particular aromatic cut made by Sauvignon Blanc allows it to be considered as a semi-aromatic grape and, for this reason, very transversal with respect to tastes and culinary uses. Given its diffusion, buying this wine means being able to explore very diversified products and being able to deepen different local cultures, all enclosed in the great expressions of a single grape variety.
What is the origin of Sauvignon Blanc?
The origin of the name Sauvignon Blanc probably derives from sauvage (wild). There are two biotypes, that is expressions which, although belonging to the same variety, differ in some character: Sauvignon Piccolo and Sauvignon Grosso.
What are the characteristics of wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes?
Sauvignon Blanc produces wines with very recognizable characteristics: the color is usually straw yellow and can take on golden reflections with a fermentation or short aging in wood according to a widespread practice in the Pessac-Leognan area. In these cases the acid tones are diluted until they take on greater density and creaminess, with a pleasant worked note and more fruity scents. Sauvignon Blanc is otherwise recognizable for a marked shade of green apple, passion fruit and a herbaceous note ranging from asparagus to green pepper and basil.
What are the best combinations for Sauvignon Blanc?
Sauvignon Blanc is indicated in combination with grilled white meats, shellfish and fish such as sea bass flavored with lemon and parsley. For some it is also a valid accompaniment to risotto with asparagus, while it is the flagship wine for appetizers based on cold cuts and fresh cheeses.
Languedoc-Roussillon was born as an administrative region in 1980. Since 2016 it is included in the wider Occitania, after the merger with Midi-Pyrénées. Located near the Mediterranean coast, it extends north into the cities of Nîmes and Montpellier and borders Spain to the south. Inside it includes several appellations including the Côtes du Roussillon, Minervois and Banyuls as well as the Pays d'Oc PGI which can be used for wines produced in almost all of its territory. Languedoc and Roussillon are two different areas both from a cultural and geographical point of view. Culturally, Languedoc is more akin to the French tradition, while Roussillon shows clear Hispanic-Catalan influences. The region is overall hot and dry, with a Mediterranean climate, however the vineyards of Languedoc are concentrated more in the coastal plain while those of Roussillon are mostly perched on the slopes of the Pyrenees. The production is very varied and includes very different expressions: from the Blanquette de Limoux sparkling wines obtained from the indigenous Mauzac variety, to the rosé wines of the Côtes du Roussillon and the fortified reds of Banyuls. Unlike other regions favored by internal river transport, the demand for Languedoc-Roussillon wines only increased following the construction of the first railway system.
Pays d'Oc IGP Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Les Jamelles
Sauvignon Blanc is produced by Les Jamelles, a French winery born in the 90s in Languedoc. The cellar has a wide range of wines that embraces all types: white, orange, rosé, red and sparkling.
It consists exclusively of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which are vinified in steel tanks. The aging on the lees always takes place in the same containers and lasts a few months.
Pale straw yellow in color, it reveals aromas of passion fruit, strawberry, citrus fruits and vegetable notes on the nose. The sip is f...
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