Sauvignon Blanc Flashcards
What is unique about Sauvignon Blanc
It’s distinctive herbaceous notes
Is Sauvignon Blanc a good wine for aging?
Not typically
Does Sauvignon Blanc grow best in cool to moderate climates or moderate to warm?
Cool to moderate
Is Sauvignon Blanc aged in inert or oak vessels
Inert
Where is Sauvignon Blanc produced in France (3 regions)
Loire, Bourdeaux and South of France
Name the three regions within the Loire Valley that produce Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre, Pouilly Fume and Touraine
What is the only grape permitted to grow in the Sancerre AOC appellation
Sauvignon Blanc
Which two village appellations in Bordeaux produce Sauvignon Blanc
Graves AOC and Pessac Leognan AOC
Which grape is Sauvignon Blanc typically blended with in the Bordeaux region
Semillon
Why is Semillon added to Sauvignon Blanc
It adds body and helps the wine age
Name 5 other countries that grow and produce Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
Australia
Chile
South Africa
USA
What region in New Zealand produces Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
Which two regions in Australia produce Sauvignon Blanc
Margaret River and Adelaide Hills
Which regions in Chile produce Sauvignon Blanc
Casablanca Valley and Central Valley
Which areas in South Africa produce Sauvignon Blanc
Constantia
Elgin
