Sauvignon blanc

As tangy as it gets

Sauvignon blanc belongs in every summer wine! With its tangy acidity and exuberant aromatics, this grape calls out for a sunny terrace. The variety originally comes from the Loire region, but can now even be found in top wines from New Zealand.

Where it grows:

• along the Loire: in Sancerre and Pouilly

• in Bordeaux

• in Styria

• in New Zealand

• in Italy it is found mainly in the Collio region

What it tastes like:

• the flavour profile of Sauvignon blanc is characterised by green notes: tomato leaf, freshly cut grass, gooseberry, asparagus, plus citrus fruits and elderberry

• in warm climates, the grape exudes exotic flavours, such as passion fruit

• its tangy acidity makes it extremely refreshing

What it goes with:

• fish and seafood

• all types of vegetables

• all dishes with fennel-like flavours: fennel, dill, tarragon, etc.

• goat’s cheese