Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Langhe
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Langhe.
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.
Italy's wine-and-food capital, UNESCO terroir of Piedmont. Heart of Nebbiolo: Barolo DOCG, "king of wines", and Barbaresco DOCG, age-worthy reds with firm tannins, vivid acidity and complex aromas of withered rose, morello cherry, tar, white truffle and undergrowth. More accessible Langhe DOC (Nebbiolo, crunchy Dolcetto, Freisa). Round almondy Arneis whites from Roero.