Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Castille
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Castille.
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 Castille
Cradle of great Castilian reds, high-altitude plateaus (450-1000 m) along the Duero. Tempranillo king (aka Tinta de Toro, Tinto Fino): powerful, concentrated, structured reds with notes of black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins from altitude and cool nights. Stars: Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia, Pingus), fleshy Toro, Bierzo (floral, mineral Mencía). Lively, herbaceous Verdejo whites from Rueda.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 1% of Sauvignon