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
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 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 19% of Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 18% of Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 18% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 18% of Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 16% of Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 14% of Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 12% of Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 9% of Sauvignon
- CreamPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- GrapefruitPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- TropicalPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- LemonPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- PearPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Sauvignon