Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Alenquer
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Alenquer.
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 Lisboa
DOC in the Lisboa region (most continental sub-region, 50 km from the Atlantic), sheltered by the Serra de Montejunto, temperate climate with dry summers. Touriga Nacional, Aragonez and Castelão signature reds: rich and spiced with black cherry, blackberry, plum, pepper, garrigue and balsamic hints, ripe tannins — one of Lisboa's finest red terroirs. Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot complement. Lively Arinto, aromatic Fernão Pires and Vital in whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon