Sauvignon, as its mostly pronounced (soh-vin-yon), is a white grape selection used to make dry white wines. As a consequence of its excessive acidity, it’s typically blended with different grape varieties, reminiscent of Smillon and Muscadet. Sauvignon blanc is grown in lots of wine areas all over the world, together with France, New Zealand, and California.
The identify Sauvignon comes from the French phrases sauvage (wild) and blanc (white). That is thought to discuss with the grape’s pure resistance to illness and its potential to thrive in a wide range of climates. Sauvignon blanc wines are usually characterised by their crisp acidity, citrus and natural flavors, and a grassy aroma.
