10 Incredible Facts About Sauvignon Blanc You Must Know

Hello #SauvignonBlanc Day. That’s right, Sauvignon Blanc has an entire day dedicated to it. So popular is the wine that celebrations range across the world – from New Zealand to California and everywhere in between. Keeping with the day’s theme, here are some incredible facts about Sauvignon Blanc that you must know.

1 – The Wild White Wine

Sauvignon Blanc comes from the French words ‘sauvage’ that means wild and ‘blanc’ that means white. The origin of this green-skinned grape varietal lies in the famous French wine growing region of Bordeaux.

2 – Grown Across The World

The white wine is grown in many different parts of the world. The main countries that cultivate Sauvignon Blanc include France, Canada, Chile, South Africa, Bulgaria, Australia and New Zealand. Different weather creates a different grape varietal that makes Sauvignon Blanc a delight to taste from different countries.

3 – Fumé Blanc

Fumé Blanc is the official name of New Age Sauvignon Blanc. It is often referred to California-grown Sauvignon Blanc and is attributed to vineyard grower Robert Mondavi in reference to Nievre AOC’s Pouilly-Fumé.

4 – Sushi and Sauvignon

While Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with many dishes such as fish and cheese, one of its most distinct qualities is its ability to pair with sushi, a notorious dish that doesn’t tolerate many wines otherwise.

5 – The New Zealand Factor

Sauvignon Blanc was first planted in New Zealand’s Marlborough region in the mid-1970s. Almost every  bottle, approximately 90%, of Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand comes from this region today.

6 – Responsible For Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon, the refreshing red wine produced across the world’s wine-making regions, is a cross between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.

7 – Methoxypyrazines

Metho.. what? Well, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the first wines that has been described with its dominant flavour compounds called methoxypyrazines. This allows for Sauvignon Blanc’s herbaceous nature with notes of gooseberries, asparagus and cut grass.

8 – Eighth Most Planted Wine Grape

That’s correct. Sauvignon Blanc is the eighth-most planted wine grape in the world. As we mentioned earlier, it’s grown across the world and each place gives the grape a distinct flavour.

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9 – Store It Right

Sauvignon Blanc changes taste depending on how its stored. Stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc is more fruity and fresh while Oaked Sauvignon Blanc has less aroma but more flavour and texture.

10 – Sauvignon Blanc Day

Generally, the first Friday in May is celebrated as International Sauvignon Blanc Day.

So there you have it, some interesting facts about Sauvignon Blanc that you didn’t know earlier. Which one surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below.