Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
More informations about the variety Sauvignon
Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
More informations about the wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 8% of Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 7% of Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Sauvignon
- PearPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- AsparagusPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- KiwiPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- GrassPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- GuavaPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- GooseberryPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- StrawPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- Passion fruitPresent in 3% of Sauvignon