Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
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 Sicily
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon