Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
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 wines of Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- CreamPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- SmokePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- ButterPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Green applePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- LimePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- LemonPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- PearPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- StonePresent in 1% of Sauvignon