Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Victoria
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Victoria.
More informations about the variety Sauvignon
Rich, aromatic whites with a fuller mouth than Sauvignon Blanc and softer acidity, featuring aromas of yellow peach, melon, passion fruit, ripe citrus and delicate spicy notes. A grey-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc, made as a rare single variety in Bordeaux (Pessac-Léognan, Graves), the Loire and Chile where it is experiencing a fine qualitative revival. Adds roundness to dry Bordeaux blends. French grape.
More informations about the region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon