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Souvignier Gris

White wine grape variety

Souvignier Gris — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of citrus, apple, mineral-saline note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for saline-citrus line and linear structure.
  • Check acidity as clearly marked with clean finish.

Confidence signals

  • Linear PIWI white profile
  • High acidity with medium-plus body

Aromas

Signature

citrusapplemineral-saline note

Common

pearstone fruitherbal note

Occasional

honey note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Baden · South Tyrol · Central Europe
  • Classic styles: Pink-skinned PIWI white with linear acidity and mineral tension · Structured dry white suitable for low-intervention and cool-climate production
  • Style examples: German Souvignier Gris · Alpine PIWI white from Souvignier Gris

Common questions

Is Souvignier Gris a red or white grape variety?
Souvignier Gris is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Souvignier Gris smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Souvignier Gris include citrus, apple and mineral-saline note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What is Souvignier Gris most often confused with in blind tasting?
Souvignier Gris is most commonly confused with Pinot Gris, Solaris and Johanniter. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Souvignier Gris grown?
Classic regions for Souvignier Gris include Baden, South Tyrol and Central Europe.

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