Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Uclés
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Uclés.
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
DO in Castile-La Mancha (2006), 100 km southeast of Madrid (Cuenca and Toledo), high-altitude vineyards 500–1,200 m on limestone soils, cool nights contrasting with lower La Mancha. Tempranillo ("Cencibel") flagship red: fruity and structured with cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins and altitude-preserved acidity. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Merlot and dense Bobal complement. Lively Verdejo and Macabeo in whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon