Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Central Valley
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Central Valley.
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 Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Sauvignon