Souvignier Gris is a white grape variety, with its roots in Germany.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to extract, mineral notes and neutral aroma.
It is planted most seriously in Austria, Germany, Sweden and Netherlands.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high yield potential, necessitating green harvest vigour and a preference for cool climate.
On other labels it goes by Souvignier Gris (PIWI).
At the table it suits beef & venison, white fish, chilis & hot spicy food, tomato-based dishes and blue cheeses.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Souvignier Gris (PIWI).
Bottles to look for.
- Bioweingut Sitenrain Souvignier Gris, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Bresolin Souvignier Gris Veneto IGT, Italy
- Domaine Bohn Souvigner Gris, Alsace, Vin de France
- Dornach 'Cecile' Souvignier Gris Mitterberg IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Josef Totter Severin Souvignier Gris, Steiermark, Austria
- Kobatl My Dirty Siva, Steiermark, Austria
- Kojder Souvignier Gris, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland
- Pierre & Antonin 'Petit Sauvage' Orange, Vin de France
Souvignier Gris: common questions
01.What does Souvignier Gris taste like?+
02.Where is Souvignier Gris from?+
03.Where is Souvignier Gris grown?+
04.What food pairs with Souvignier Gris?+
05.What else is Souvignier Gris called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.