Sauvignon Blanc grape variety

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best-known white grape varieties in France. It actually originated in the Loire - but is now cultivated worldwide as the second most important noble variety after Chardonnay. New Zealand in particular has become the second home of Sauvignon Blanc. The variety is known for its citric tones and distinctly intense flavour. Depending on how it is vinified, it can have an aroma dominated by grassy freshness or a heavier bouquet with intense flavours of gooseberries or tropical fruits such as passion fruit. Green peppers and grapefruit are also not uncommon. Sauvignon Blanc can also be matured in steel tanks with the exclusion of oxygen as far as possible or in wooden containers with a much more oxidative flavour. Depending on the style of vinification, the ageing horizon can range from a few years to two decades.

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Domaine J. de Villebois Val de Loire Sauvignon blanc 2024

Loire, France

9.95 €

0.75 l, 13.27 €/l
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Paul Clüver Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Overberg - Elgin, South Afrika

10.30 €

0.75 l, 13.73 €/l
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Winery Markus Schneider KAITUI 2022

Palatinate, Germany

14.00 €

0.75 l, 18.67 €/l
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Winery Aldinger Fellbach Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Württemberg, Germany

15.90 €

0.75 l, 21.20 €/l
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Family winery Tement Südsteiermark DAC Kalk & Kreide 2022

Südsteiermark, Austria

17.50 €

0.75 l, 23.33 €/l
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Family winery Tement BA.T Beerenauslese Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Südsteiermark, Austria

19.90 €

0.375 l, 53.07 €/l
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Winery Potzinger Steinriegel Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Südsteiermark, Austria

19.95 €

0.75 l, 26.60 €/l
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Domaine de Berthiers Pouilly-Fumé Jean Claude Dagueneau Saint-Andelain 2022

Loire, France

22.00 €

0.75 l, 29.33 €/l
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Family winery Tement Ehrenhausen Korallenkalk Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Südsteiermark, Austria

22.00 €

0.75 l, 29.33 €/l
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Paul Vattan - Domaine St. Romble Sancerre Grande Cuvée 2022

Loire, France

22.90 €

0.75 l, 30.53 €/l
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Winery Cloudy Bay Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Marlborough, New Zealand

28.90 €

0.75 l, 38.53 €/l
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Winery Gross Sulz barrel reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017

95 Falstaff

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Winery Gross Sulz barrel reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Südsteiermark, Austria

29.90 €

0.75 l, 39.87 €/l
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Sauvignon Blanc wine

What is the flavour of Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc is known for its fresh acidity and aromatic bouquet. Typical flavours range from green peppers, gooseberries and citrus fruits to tropical fruits such as passion fruit. Mineral or herbaceous notes are often added - a wine full of vibrancy.

What are the best foods to pair with Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc is a versatile food companion. It goes particularly well with:

- Fish and seafood

- Goat's cheese (classic: Crottin de Chavignol)

- Asparagus dishes

- Light Mediterranean cuisine with vegetables, fresh herbs and olive oil

- Asian dishes with lemongrass or coriander

👉 Try it with a summer salad or grilled fish - perfect!

Which regions are known for producing high-quality Sauvignon Blanc?

- Loire Valley (France): Classics such as Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé.

- New Zealand (Marlborough): Intensely fruity, exotic flavours.

- Chile & South Africa: Fresh, clear style with a mineral character.

- Germany & Austria: Elegant, delicately fruity varieties

How should Sauvignon Blanc be served?

Sauvignon Blanc is best served chilled at 8-10 °C. A slender white wine glass brings out the intense flavours perfectly.

How long should Sauvignon Blanc be stored?

Sauvignon Blanc is generally a wine that should be drunk young - usually within 2-3 years. However, high-quality single-vineyard wines (e.g. from the Loire Valley) can mature for 5-7 years and develop additional depth.

How does Sauvignon Blanc differ from other white wine varieties?

Compared to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc is lighter, fresher and more aromatic. While Riesling often impresses with a striking balance of sweetness and acidity, Sauvignon Blanc delights with grassy, fruity and tangy notes.

What is the average price of a good Sauvignon Blanc?

- Everyday wines: from approx. 6-9 €

- Premium wines from renowned regions: between €12-25

- Top wines (e.g. Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé): from €30 upwards

👉 In our shop, you will find Sauvignon Blanc in every price range - from uncomplicated terrace wines to fine classics

Are there non-alcoholic alternatives to Sauvignon Blanc?

Yes - there are now high-quality non-alcoholic Sauvignon Blancs that have the typical fresh flavour but do not contain alcohol. Perfect for conscious enjoyment.

How does the terroir influence the flavour of Sauvignon Blanc?

The terroir - i.e. soil, climate and location - has a decisive influence on Sauvignon Blanc:

- Limestone and chalk soils: mineral, elegant.

- Warm regions: tropical fruit flavours.

- Cool regions: fresh, grassy flavours with lively acidity

What are the health benefits of Sauvignon Blanc?

When enjoyed in moderation, Sauvignon Blanc can, like other white wines:

- Support the cardiovascular system (through antioxidants and polyphenols).

- Reduce stress and increase well-being.

- Enjoy low in calories: a glass usually contains only 80-100 kcal.

(Note: health benefits only apply if consumed in moderation)

Discover more grape varieties for white wines.

Riesling

Riesling is one of the best-known white grape varieties and is cultivated all over the world - first and foremost in Germany, of course. It is more flexible and versatile than almost any other grape.

Chasselas

Chasselas is a white grape variety that is mainly cultivated in Switzerland, particularly in the Vaud region. It is also found in France and in Germany and Austria under the name Chasselas.

Trebbiano/Ugni Blanc

The Italian Trebbiano is one of the most widely cultivated grape varieties in the world and is known for its lively acidity and freshness. The wines have a light, straw-yellow colour and a light, fresh aroma of citrus fruits and apples.

Welschriesling

Welschriesling is a white grape variety that is mainly cultivated in Austria and the wider Danube region of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Despite its name, it is not related to Riesling.

Viognier

Viognier is a white grape variety that originally comes from the Rhône region in south-east France, but is now cultivated in many countries. It produces complex and aromatically dense wines with a strong alcohol content and moderate acidity.

Weißburgunder

The Pinot Blanc grape - called Pinot Blanc in France and Pinot Bianco in Italy - is the lightest-coloured member of the large Burgundy family. The variety produces fresh, fruity wines whose acidity can vary from moderate to strong depending on the style and which develop delicate fruit flavours such as apples, pears or citrus fruits, often complemented by nutty notes such as almonds.

Sangiovese

Sangiovese is one of Italy's best-known red grape varieties and is mainly grown in Tuscany. The wines are known for their not too angular tannins, their strong acidity and their fruity, spicy flavour. Sangiovese wines typically show notes of cherries, red berries, leather and spices.

Regent

Regent is a new red variety from Germany. It was developed in the late 1960s, primarily with the aim of creating a high-yielding and disease-resistant red variety - and it was quite successful.

Zinfandel

The Zinfandel grape variety is mainly grown in California and produces powerful, extremely powerful and dense red wines, usually with a high alcohol content. The flavour is characterised by aromas of ripe, dark berries and fruits such as blackberry, cherry and plum as well as spicy notes of cinnamon, cloves, chocolate and pepper.

Aglianico

Aglianico is one of the oldest grape varieties from southern Italy. The first written evidence of its cultivation dates back to the 16th century. It produces high-quality wines with a deep ruby to garnet red colour and a rich, multi-layered bouquet.

Barbera

Barbera is the most widely cultivated red grape variety in the northern Italian region of Piedmont - but is also widespread in Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It produces fruity, accessible red wines with an intense ruby red colour and aromas of red fruits, cherries, plums and spices. They are medium-bodied on the palate, with moderate tannins and lively acidity even when fully ripe.

Dornfelder

The Dornfelder grape variety is the most successful new red variety from Germany. Dornfelder is known for its medium body and soft tannins - as well as its deep dark colour. However, it should not be confused with the similar-sounding Dunkelfelder variety.

Here you can find information on other grape varieties.

Sauvignon Blanc grape variety

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Sauvignon Blanc wine

Discover more grape varieties for white wines.

Riesling

Chasselas

Trebbiano/Ugni Blanc

Welschriesling

Viognier

Weißburgunder

Discover more grape varieties for red wines.

Sangiovese

Regent

Zinfandel

Aglianico

Barbera

Dornfelder