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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Southwest France, France.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for grassy, citrus, floral, herbs and cut grass.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Bordeaux, Tuscany, Euboea and Canelones.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Colombard.
Watch for the synonyms: Trebbiano.
At the table it suits mussels cooked on an open fire (éclade), tofu-stuffed peppers and maine lobster rolls.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
01
Mussels cooked on an open fire (éclade)
02
Tofu-stuffed peppers
03
Maine lobster rolls
Also labelled.
Trebbiano.
Bottles to look for.
- Castelluccio 'Sottovento di Castelluccio' Bianco Rubicone IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Comte Alexandre Blanc, France
- Familia Bresesti Corte Naranja, Canelones, Uruguay
- Il Pollenza 'Brianello' Marche IGT, Italy
- Illuminati Lore Muffa Nobile, Abruzzo, Italy
- Malavasi Bianco del Lago, Lombardy, Italy
- Podere Il Saliceto 'Bi Fri' Bianco dell'Emilia Frizzante Secco IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Santiago Queirolo Blanco Reserva, Peru
Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc: common questions
01.What does Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc taste like?+
Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc tastes of grassy, citrus, floral, herbs and cut grass. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc from?+
Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc originates in Southwest France, France.
03.Where is Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc grown?+
The key regions for Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc are Bordeaux, Tuscany, Euboea, Canelones and Peru.
04.What food pairs with Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc?+
Pour it with mussels cooked on an open fire (éclade), tofu-stuffed peppers and maine lobster rolls.
05.What else is Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc called?+
Sauvignon Blanc - Ugni Blanc is also labelled Trebbiano.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.