sauvignon blanc

Also known as: Fumé Blanc (Loire, California), Muskat-Silvaner (Austria, historical)

Sauvignon Blanc polarises. The grape wears its aromas so openly that some consider it simple. Yet between New Zealand’s grapefruit punch and the smoky flint of a true Pouilly-Fumé lie worlds apart. What remains when you strip away the upfront fruit is often the more interesting part.

In southern Styria, Tement demonstrates with over 50 wines what this variety can achieve on calcareous soils. Vacheron in Sancerre represents Loire classicism with depth. And Manincor in South Tyrol brings alpine freshness to the variety.