One of the most popular and finest grapes to ever grow on earth is the Sauv Blanc. This green-skinned grape variety is used for creating exceptional wines. There is a bit of history that goes with this fabulous fruit. Like many wine grapes, it has its origins in the country of France. Wine historians tracks its origins as early as the 1800s in the famous Bordeaux Regions and the world renowned Loire Valley. The fruit was later adopted and cultivated in other countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In the state of California, the first vine extractions from the grape variety reached the land in the 1880s.
Popularly used to make dry wine, Sauv Blanc grapes thrive in warm climates. Its flavor can vary depending on the climate where it is grown. Its vines have a natural tendency to grow fast that’s why vignerons carefully trim its shoots and leaves to direct all the energy of the plant towards ripening the fruit. The flavors it produces may be neutral if not properly taken care of.
Sauv Blanc grapes raised in France’s Bordeaux Regions are sweet and they are made as dessert wines. Other regions yield dry flavors. In the land down under, the wines made from the fruit can have a high acidity which wine experts describe describe as “grassy.” Again, the flavors that are given out by the fruit are dependent on the region’s conditions where it is cultivated.
In terms of wine pairings, and going by the traditional rule that reds go well with meat and whites are perfect for fish, Sauv Blanc would be very ideal for fish including sushi. It can also be a perfect partner for veggies, salads, poultry and Thai food. It is considered as the best dry white wine to pair with different kinds of food.
Sauv Blanc is also called by other names like Blanc Doux, Savagnou, Servoyen, Rouchelin, and Savagnin.
Next time you take a sip of dry wine or dessert wine made from this great fruit, you would then have a better appreciation of it and maybe even share what you know with your friends.