Sauvignon Blanc
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.
Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Lafóa Sauvignon 2023 Colterenzio
Sauvignon Blanc from the Lafòa di Colterenzio line comes from vineyards located in the municipality of Cornaiano, in the province of Bolzano.
It is produced entirely with Sauvignon Blanc grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. Fermentation takes place, with brief maceration, partly in stainless steel tanks, partly in temperature-controlled barriques. After malolactic fermentation in barrique, the wine ages for 8 months in the same containers, before being bottled.
It has a very intense straw ...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Praepositus Sauvignon 2023 Abbazia di Novacella
The Alto Adige Valle Isarco Preapositus Sauvignon of the Abbazia di Novacella was born in the vineyard in the heart of South Tyrol DOC.
It is produced exclusively with Sauvignon grapes, harvested around mid-September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 20 °C. The wine is then aged in the same vats for 6 months before being bottled.
This Sauvignon has a pale yellow colour with greenish reflections. On the nose it has pleasant aromas of elderberry, blackc...
View product pagePouilly-Fumé AOC 2023 Baron de Ladoucette
The Ladoucette family owns the largest property within the Pouilly-Fumé AOC appellation, located on the right bank of the Loire River, and is known among the major producers of white wine from Sauvignon grapes in the entire Burgundy. The wine cellars are housed inside the Château de Nozet, in Pouilly-sur-Loire.
Sauvignon in purity. Fermentation takes place in small steel drums, while aging is always carried out in steel containers, for a period of 2-3 years.
Light golden yellow and clear to the ey...
View product pageCollio DOC Sauvignon Ronco delle Mele 2024 Venica & Venica
The Collio Sauvignon Ronco delle Mele di Venica & Venica was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Dolegna del Collio, in the province of Gorizia.
It is obtained entirely from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, harvested by hand and left to macerate at a controlled low temperature in containers that offer the grapes a special protection from oxygen. Fermentation takes place mainly in steel tanks at controlled temperature, and for a part in large wooden barrels with 5 months aging on its lees.
In t...
View product pageSancerre AOC Comte Lafond 2023 Baron de Ladoucette
Comte Lafond, ancestor of Baron Patrick de Ladoucette, was the first to purchase the vineyards of the Loire in the 18th century. Originally from Burgundy, he decided to diversify the viticultural properties. From the right bank of the Loire, on which the Pouilly vineyards are located, he expanded his possessions to the left bank, in the Sancerre region, where he gave birth to great labels among which the white berried ones certainly stand out. Comte Lafond bears the founder's name aloft.
Produced...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Vigna Castel Ringberg 2023 Elena Walch
Alto Adige Sauvignon comes from Elena Walch's Castel Ringberg vineyard, located in the municipality of Termeno on the Wine Route, in the province of Bolzano.
It is produced exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place partly in steel barrels at a controlled temperature of 18 ° C and partly in barriques. Follows assembly and refinement in the bottle before being put on the market.
This Sauvignon by Elena Walch has a bright straw yellow c...
View product pagePouilly-Fumé AOC Mademoiselle de T 2023 Château de Tracy
Mademoiselle de T is a Pouilly-Fumé signed by Château de Tracy, a very prestigious name in the wine-growing panorama of the Loire Valley.
Pure Sauvignon Blanc grapes, coming from sandy and siliceous soils that have always characterized this segment of France and its wines. The grapes, carefully selected and harvested, are left to ferment in French oak vats, where the wine will then refine for some time.
It appears straw yellow in color, embellished with golden reflections. The scent opens to a ple...
View product pageSancerre AOC Comte Lafond Grande Cuvée 2023 Baron de Ladoucette
The Comte Lafond Grande Cuvée was developed by Baron Patrick de Ladoucette, known to critics as the King of the Loire Valley, for the peaks of qualitative excellence achieved for wines belonging to this wine region. We are particularly in the denomination of Sancerre, comprising the villages Bué, Chadoux, Chavignol and Verdigny where vineyards with an age ranging from 25 to 35 years reside, planted on clay, limestone and silica soils.
The cellar is built in such a way as to allow the transfer of ...
View product pageLanghe DOC Sauvignon 2021 La Spinetta
This Langhe Bianco is produced by La Spinetta, one of the most interesting wineries on the Piedmontese wine scene. The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipalities of Mango and Treiso, in the province of Cuneo.
The Sauvignon grapes are vinified in French oak barrels, where the wine is subsequently aged for 18 months.
Straw yellow in color, it has aromas of white and yellow flowers, tropical fruit and mineral notes. The sip is fresh and structured, with a precise finish.
To be combined w...
View product pagePouilly-Fumé AOC Baron de L 2022 Baron de Ladoucette
Baron de L is universally recognized as the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world, a tribute to Baron Patrick de Ladoucette which also has the largest property of Pouilly-Fumé AOC.
Only the best grapes of the denomination, harvested from vines over 30 years of age, enter the production of this wine, which is released only in the most favorable years. The vinification ends with a very particular aging in glass, for 8-10 months.
With a pale golden and limpid appearance, it offers an intense and rich bou...
View product pagePays d'Oc IGP Côte des Roses Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Gérard Bertrand
The Sauvignon Blanc of the Côte des Roses line is a white wine produced by Gerard Bertrand, a French biodynamic company founded in 1975 which includes several Château and Domaine in the south of France. The choice of biodynamics as an agronomic principle is based on the belief that viticulture in harmony with nature is the best way to reveal the typicality of a terroir and produce great wines.
The grapes are meticulously harvested and selected by hand. After soft pressing, 10% of the must is vini...
View product pageVal de Loire IGP Sauvignon Blanc Petit Bourgeois 2023 Henri Bourgeois
Henri Bourgeois' Petit Bourgeois originates in the Loire Valley, France.
It consists of 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes from vineyards located in the area called "Garden of France", by virtue of the type of mild and temperate climate that characterizes it and which allows the growth of many plant species. After the harvest and pressing, the must is sent for alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks, in which the next 3 months remain to carry out the refinement in the presence of its fine lees.
It is chara...
View product pageValle de Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc Reserva DO 2022 Emiliana
Sauvignon Blanc Emiliana is an organic wine produced in Chile in the Casablanca Valley.
The location in the coastal area makes this white grape variety predominant, which is affected by morning mists and winds in the afternoon. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and pressed to face the fermentation in steel and preserve all the varietal characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc. This is followed by an aging of 3 months on the fine lees in steel.
Light lemon yellow in color, it has mineral and cit...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC 2023 Cantina Caldaro
This Sauvignon was born in the vineyards of Caldaro di Kellerei-Kaltern, immersed in the splendid and prestigious setting of South Tyrol.
Obtained exclusively from Sauvignon grapes, harvested in the first week of September, the must of this wine is left to ferment at controlled temperatures. This process is followed by the maturation phase in steel, carried out on the fine lees for five months. The wine is finally filtered and then bottled.
Kaltern Sauvignon is characterized by a straw yellow colo...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Prail 2023 Colterenzio
The Sauvignon Prail di Colterenzio was born on the sinuous South Tyrolean hills, with morainic soils rich in minerals.
It is vinified separately in steel and wooden vats. After 6 months of separate aging on the fine yeasts, the wines are assembled and bottled.
Intense straw yellow with greenish reflections, intense notes of elderberry, acacia flowers and sage stand out on the nose. In the mouth it is fresh and delicate, with a pleasant mineral aftertaste.
Excellent with asparagus and fish dishes. T...
View product pageFriuli Isonzo Sauvignon DOC 2023 Lis Neris
This Lis Neris Sauvignon demonstrates the potential of the grape from which it is produced and its undisputed variety recognition, growing in the special site of San Lorenzo, in the province of Gorizia.
A harvest with careful selection of the bunches is followed by fermentation in steel at controlled temperature. The wine ages on the lees for 8 months and ages for a short period in the bottle.
Pale straw yellow in color, it develops surprising floral sensations alongside peach and almond notes. In...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon 2023 Abbazia di Novacella
The Alto Adige Sauvignon from the Novacella Abbey was born in the vineyards located in the heart of Alto Adige DOC.
It is produced exclusively with Sauvignon grapes, harvested around the middle of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 20 ° C, then the must ages in the same containers for 6 months.
This Sauvignon is characterized by a light yellow color, with greenish reflections. The nose shows pleasant aromas of elderberry, black currant and b...
View product pageAlto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc Floreado 2024 Cantina Andriano
The Floreado from the Andrian winery is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc produced within the Doc Alto Adige.
The vineyards from which the grapes come are located on soils rich in limestone and dolomitic rock at an average altitude of 300 meters above sea level.The fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in steel tanks and the refinement continues for 6 months on the fine lees before bottling.
Straw yellow in color, it has a fruity and floral bouquet with hints of elderberry and gooseberry and v...
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