Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Algarve
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Algarve.
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 Algarve
Region of southernmost Portugal between Atlantic and serra, ~3,000 hours of sun/year. Negra Mole as a native red signature (~75%): light and accessible with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, ripe plum, Mediterranean herbs and a spicy touch, fine tannins — easy-drinking southern style. Supple Castelao, spicy Trincadeira, dense Touriga Nacional, sunny Syrah. Whites Siria, Malvasia Fina (yellow fruits, flowers), taut Arinto.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sauvignon