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Sauvignon Blanc

Ook bekend als: Fumé Blanc, Muskat-Silvaner

Intensely aromatic with herbaceous and tropical notes, Sauvignon Blanc is prized for its crisp acidity and refreshing character. It ranges from grassy and citrusy to tropical depending on climate.

BodyLight
ZuurgehalteHigh
ZoetheidDry
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Sauvignon Blanc is a parent grape of Cabernet Sauvignon (crossed with Cabernet Franc).

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

GrapefruitLimeGreen apple

Secundaire smaken

GrassGooseberryJalapeño

Aroma's

Passion fruitBoxwoodWhite flowers

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

Marlborough

New Zealand
Defining modern SB

Explosive tropical and herbaceous character

Sancerre

France
Elegant restraint

Flinty, mineral-driven Loire benchmark

Bordeaux

France
White Bordeaux

Often blended with Sémillon for complexity

Casablanca

Chile
Value excellence

Cool coastal valley with vibrant acidity

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

Goat cheese salad
Oysters
Asparagus
Sushi
Ceviche

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

7-10°C (45-50°F)

Glastype

Tall, narrow white wine glass

Rijpingspotentieel

1-5 years (best young)

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