Sauvignon Blanc (White grape variety)
Styles
Cool climate:
Moderate climate:
Warm climate:
Secondary flavors:
Tertiary flavors:
Aromatic, vegetal, citrus with high acidity
Grenadillo, guava, stone fruit, lime with medium high acidity
Not suitable to warm climates
Rare use of oak or lees ageing. Subtle old oak for texture in premium wines. Oak sometimes labelled Fumé
Doesnt generally age well though there are exceptions
Features
Very popular wine
Recognized variety
Should usually be consumed young and fresh
High yielding wines can be thin and diluted