Italiano
The nuances of Sauvignon
More than other varietal, given its very distinct expressive potential, Sauvignon always sparks a very lively debate in regard to the relationships between the varietal and territory and between the different winemaking styles. Few white grape varieties and, in fact, few varietals at all divide wine lovers as much as Sauvignon. There are different reasons for this but they are essentially focused on the characteristics of the varietal and the terroir, as well they should be. This because Sauvignon today is found in vineyards around the world: from zones in Bordeaux, the better-known in Italy, especially in the northeast, being Sancerre and Pouilly sur Loire; to Austria, in particular but not only, in Stiria; then there’s New Zealand, especially Marlborough; and, finally, Australia, California and Chile. The...
