Sauvignon blanc

Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned grape variety that most likely originated in the Loire Valley wine region in France, though it has also been historically cultivated in Bordeaux. The... Wikipedia

  • Color of berry skin:  Pink
  • Species:  Vitis vinifera
  • Also called:  Sauvignon jaune, Blanc Fume (France), Muskat-Silvaner (Germany and Austria), Fumé Blanc, Sav Blanc (Australia), Sauvignon Blanc (Argentina) and other synonyms
  • Origin:  France
  • Notable regions:  South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California, Iran, Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Ukraine, Argentina, Patagonia
  • Notable wines:  Sauternes, Sancerre
  • Hazards:  Powdery mildew, black rot, and Botrytis cinerea
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo