Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned grape variety that originates from
the Bordeaux region of France. The grape most likely gets its name
from the French words sauvage and blanc due to its
early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France. It is
possibly a descendant of Savagnin. It is planted in many of the
world's wine regions, producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white
varietal wine.
Depending on the climate, the flavor can range from aggressively
grassy to sweetly tropical. In cooler climates, the grape has a
tendency to produce wines with noticeable acidity and "green flavors"
of grass, green bell peppers and nettles with some tropical fruit such
as, passion fruit, and floral such as, elderflower notes. In warmer
climates, it can develop more tropical fruit notes but risks losing
much aroma from over-ripeness, leaving only slight grapefruit and tree
fruit such as, peach notes.
Wine Regions
Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown in the following regions of the
world: France, Australia, Chile, Brazil, New Zealand and North
America.
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