Is Sauvignon Nepis a red or white grape variety?

Sauvignon Nepis is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Sauvignon Nepis smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Sauvignon Nepis include gooseberry, lemongrass and green apple. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low alcohol.

What is Sauvignon Nepis most often confused with in blind tasting?

Sauvignon Nepis is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignac and Sauvignon Rytos. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Sauvignon Nepis grown?

Classic regions for Sauvignon Nepis include Friuli, Northeast Italy and PIWI vineyards.

Sauvignon Nepis — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Low

Color intensity

Medium

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

Anchor on gooseberry and lemongrass-like freshness.
Check acidity as high with clean line.

Confidence signals

Sauvignon Nepis PIWI profile
High acidity with medium-plus aroma

Aromas

Signature

gooseberrylemongrassgreen apple

Common

citruspassion fruitspice note

Occasional

pyrazine note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Friuli · Northeast Italy · PIWI vineyards
Classic styles: Sauvignon PIWI white with floral-spicy lift and marked freshness · Resistant white suited to aromatic dry styles and short-medium aging
Style examples: Friuli Sauvignon Nepis · Italian PIWI blend featuring Nepis

Common questions

Is Sauvignon Nepis a red or white grape variety?: Sauvignon Nepis is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Sauvignon Nepis smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Sauvignon Nepis include gooseberry, lemongrass and green apple. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What is Sauvignon Nepis most often confused with in blind tasting?: Sauvignon Nepis is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignac and Sauvignon Rytos. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Sauvignon Nepis grown?: Classic regions for Sauvignon Nepis include Friuli, Northeast Italy and PIWI vineyards.