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Pairings
Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Colchagua Valley, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to tropical fruit, passionfruit, gooseberry, apricot, stonefruit and fresh grass.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in Colchagua Valley, Tuscany and Marlborough.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
At the table it suits chicken liver and bacon salad, hot and sour blanched squid salad and whole roasted flounder.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Chicken liver and bacon salad
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Hot and sour blanched squid salad
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Whole roasted flounder
Bottles to look for.
- A Thousand Gods 'Giara', Marlborough, New Zealand
- Batzella Mezzodi Bolgheri Bianco, Tuscany, Italy
- Borgo Macereto 'Doppiosenso' Bianco Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Brotte Pere Anselme Reserve de l'Aube Blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Campo Alla Sughera Arioso Bianco Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Chateau Belle-Vue Petit Geste, Lebanon
- Chateau de Saint Cosme Little James' Basket Press Blanc, Rhone, Vin de France
- Chateau Minuty 'Blanc et Or', IGP Var, France
Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier: common questions
01.What does Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier taste like?+
Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier tastes of tropical fruit, passionfruit, gooseberry, apricot, stonefruit and fresh grass, plus two more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier from?+
Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier originates in Colchagua Valley, France.
03.Where is Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier grown?+
The key regions for Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier are Colchagua Valley, Tuscany and Marlborough.
04.What food pairs with Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier?+
Pour it with chicken liver and bacon salad, hot and sour blanched squid salad and whole roasted flounder.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.