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Sauvignon Blanc

White wine grape variety

Sauvignon Blanc — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit, cut grass. Structural profile: Medium(−) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
BodyMedium(−)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityPronounced

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for high acidity and green-citrus aromatic drive.
  • Check for pyrazine-like herb notes before calling Riesling or Albarino.

Confidence signals

  • Gooseberry and cut-grass markers
  • Linear high-acid finish

Aromas

Signature

gooseberrygrapefruitcut grass

Common

limegreen pepperpassion fruit

Occasional

flint

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Loire Valley · Marlborough · Casablanca Valley · Stellenbosch
  • Classic styles: High-acid aromatic dry white · Fresh herbaceous stainless-steel white
  • Style examples: Sancerre · Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Common questions

Is Sauvignon Blanc a red or white grape variety?
Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Sauvignon Blanc smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sauvignon Blanc include gooseberry, grapefruit and cut grass. Structural profile: Medium(−) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Sauvignon Blanc most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sauvignon Blanc is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Riesling and Chenin Blanc. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
Classic regions for Sauvignon Blanc include Loire Valley, Marlborough, Casablanca Valley and Stellenbosch.

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