Sauvignon | Grape variety
The originally French grape variety Sauvignon Bianco is also extremely popular in Italy: Sauvignon Bianco provides the basis for characterful and aromatic, dry white wines of the world. The grapes are also in great demand as a component of cuvées, they give any wine additional strength and spice.
Also Sauvignon Bianco from Italy surprises in recent decades and enjoys increasing popularity. The area under cultivation has increased dramatically in the last decade alone, another indication that wine drinkers recognize and appreciate the grape variety's potential. The unmistakable characteristic of this grape variety is the highly aromatic and exceedingly powerful aroma of gooseberries, herbs, grasses and green fruits. Worth mentioning also the typical mineral tone and the supporting acid structure. Due to its structure, this wine is excellent with fish dishes and seafood, as well as asparagus and pasta with cream sauces. In Italy, Sauvignon Bianco produces excellent wines, especially in the northeast, and the examples from Friuli and South Tyrol, with their fine fruity character, are particularly worthy of recommendation. - Gerardo [TS01/23]
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Sauvignon Friuli Grave DOC 2024Vigneti Pittaro, Friuli
The varietal Sauvignon from Vigneti Pittaro impresses with its lively freshness and complex complexity. In the glass, it is a delicate straw yellow with fine green reflections, while the bouquet reveals intense aromas of gooseberries, nettle and exotic fruits, accompanied by a subtle mineral...
€ 7,95 € 6,99 = 9,32 €/L
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Sauvignon Terre al Monte DOC 2024Rivera, Puglia
The Sauvignon Terre al Monte showcases the well-known grape variety in a new, Apulian guise. Shining in a strong straw yellow, an unmistakable bouquet of mint, green bell pepper and fresh tomato leaves unfolds on the nose - typical, lively aromas that characterize Sauvignon in all its...
€ 8,50 = 11,33 €/L
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448 s.lm. · Cuvée Weiß IGT 2025Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
The 448 s.l.m. Cuvée Bianco brings an exciting combination of the classic white grape varieties of South Tyrol to the glass with Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon. Grown at 448 meters above sea level, this wine impressively reflects the fresh altitude and mineral soils of the Girlaner vineyards. The nose reveals fine aromas of ripe apples, citrus fruits and a hint of exotic fruit, accompanied by floral nuances and a pleasant...
€ 8,95 = 11,93 €/L
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Critone · Bianco IGT 2025Librandi, Calabria
The Critone Bianco is an elegant white wine that impressively showcases the harmony of two international grape varieties in Calabrian terroir. In the glass, it is a pale straw yellow with delicate golden reflections that emphasize its maturity and...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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NM · Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2025Kellerei Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The Bianco delle Dolomiti NM (Nals-Margreid), a cuvée of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, harmoniously combines freshness and lightness. The medium body of this wine is rounded off by the Chardonnay component with a delicate melt, while the Sauvignon adds floral and lively...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Arjent · Sauvignon DOP 2024Cantina di Trento, South Tyrol - Trentino
The Arjent Sauvignon comes from the Argentario, a high-altitude wine region above Trento, and takes its name from the Ladin word for “silver” - matching its radiant freshness. Its aroma is multi-layered and entices with aromas of elderflower, yellow figs and fresh herbs, which give the wine an aromatic...
€ 10,50 € 9,99 = 13,32 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2024Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon presents itself in a delicate straw yellow with greenish reflections, which already visually indicate its freshness. Fine aromas of elderflower, gooseberries and subtle citrus notes unfold on the nose, giving the wine an inviting, aromatic...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Festival · Sauvignon DOC 2024Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Festival impresses with its clear, light yellow color with delicate greenish reflections - a first sign of its freshness and youthfulness. The nose reveals a typical, aromatic-vegetable scent of freshly cut grass, nettle and fine wild herbs, accompanied by nuances of ripe gooseberries and a hint of citrus. This variety of aromas gives the wine an invigorating character that skillfully reflects the typical characteristics of a classic South Tyrolean...
€ 12,95 € 12,21 = 16,28 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2024Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
In the glass, this South Tyrolean Sauvignon shines in a brilliant straw yellow and seduces with an aromatic bouquet reminiscent of elderflower, passion fruit and other exotic fruits. The intense yet delicate nose whets the appetite for more and reflects the characteristic style of this grape variety with its alpine...
€ 12,95 € 12,49 = 16,65 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2025Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
In the glass, this South Tyrolean Sauvignon shines in a brilliant straw yellow and seduces with an aromatic bouquet reminiscent of elderflower, passion fruit and other exotic fruits. The intense yet delicate nose whets the appetite for more and reflects the characteristic style of this grape variety with its alpine...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2024Muri Gries, South Tyrol
This Alto Adige Sauvignon, full of character, shines in a bright straw yellow with lively green reflections and delights with its distinctive aroma. On the nose, it develops a multi-faceted bouquet of ripe gooseberries, freshly cut grass and lemon balm, accompanied by subtle hints of elderflower and white currants. A subtle mineral note gives it additional depth and...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Festival · Sauvignon DOC 2025Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Festival impresses with its clear, light yellow color with delicate greenish reflections - a first sign of its freshness and youthfulness. The nose reveals a typical, aromatic-vegetable scent of freshly cut grass, nettle and fine wild herbs, accompanied by nuances of ripe gooseberries and a hint of citrus. This variety of aromas gives the wine an invigorating character that skillfully reflects the typical characteristics of a classic South Tyrolean...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
The Sauvignon from Sirch is a clear straw yellow with a greenish tinge - an indication of its freshness and varietal typicity. The bouquet is intense, typical and at the same time finely nuanced: Notes of boxwood, tomato leaves and fresh herbs combine with citrus aromas of lime and grapefruit to create a lively aromatic...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2025Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon from Tramin impresses with its clear greenish-yellow hue, visually signaling its freshness and vibrancy. On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet dominated by varietal aromas of elderflower, nettle, white blossoms, and subtle hints of citrus and gooseberry. These expressive notes are characteristic of Sauvignon Blanc grown in alpine conditions, giving the wine a distinct and memorable...
€ 13,50 = 18,00 €/L
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Indra · Sauvignon Blanc DOC 2024Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon Indra impresses with an expressive bouquet that combines typical notes of nettle, elderflower and a hint of gooseberry. This intense aroma gives it a clear identity that is also reflected on the palate: fresh, lively and with a fine, salty...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2025Muri Gries, South Tyrol
This Alto Adige Sauvignon, full of character, shines in a bright straw yellow with lively green reflections and delights with its distinctive aroma. On the nose, it develops a multi-faceted bouquet of ripe gooseberries, freshly cut grass and lemon balm, accompanied by subtle hints of elderflower and white currants. A subtle mineral note gives it additional depth and...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Stein · Sauvignon DOC 2024Kellerei Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Stein presents itself as a lively, fresh and fruity wine that delights with its characteristic aroma of grapefruit. On the palate, it develops a racy power and a remarkable aromatic richness that make it a particularly inviting drinking...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Fallwind · Sauvignon DOC 2024St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon Fallwind comes from the cool, well-ventilated vineyards around Eppan Berg and is pale straw yellow in the glass with greenish reflections. The bouquet is intense and characteristic, with aromas of elderflower, green bell pepper, gooseberry and a fine herbal note of mint and lemon...
€ 14,95 € 13,99 = 18,65 €/L
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Fallwind · Sauvignon DOC 2025St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon Fallwind comes from the cool, well-ventilated vineyards around Eppan Berg and is pale straw yellow in the glass with greenish reflections. The bouquet is intense and characteristic, with aromas of elderflower, green bell pepper, gooseberry and a fine herbal note of mint and lemon...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Gennen · Sauvignon DOC 2024Kellerei Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Gennen unfolds with a racy freshness and a clearly defined structure that is characterized by the deep, gravelly soils of its terroir. These give the wine a distinctive mineral salinity that makes it particularly full of character. Aromatically, it displays an impressive richness that is rounded off by fruity notes of elderberry, grapefruit and citrus...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Sauvignon Friuli Colli Orientali DOP 2025La Tunella, Friuli
This single-varietal Sauvignon from Friuli impresses with an intense and expressive bouquet full of finesse. Herbal notes of sage and tomato leaf blend harmoniously with fruity hints of melon and yellow bell pepper, creating a complex yet elegant aromatic...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2025Kloster Neustift, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon from the Neustift Abbey Winery shows itself in a clear, bright yellow with green reflections. Its aroma unfolds with a mixture of elderflower, nettles, and green peppers, accompanied by a hint of citrus. On the palate, it is refreshing and lively, with a pleasant fullness and a mineral-spicy note. This wine reflects the characteristic features of the Eisack Valley, which is known for its cool nights and warm days, providing ideal conditions for growing Sauvignon...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Stern · Sauvignon DOC 2024Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Stern presents itself in the glass with a brilliant straw yellow color, which already visually announces its freshness and liveliness. The nose reveals a characteristic bouquet with aromas of elderflower, blackcurrant (cassis) and exotic fruits, rounded off by a fine hint of gooseberry, which gives the wine additional...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Prail · Sauvignon DOC 2024Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon Prail impresses with its bright, light color, interspersed with greenish-yellow reflections that underline its freshness. The nose reveals intense aromas of elderberry, acacia blossom, gooseberry and a subtle hint of sage - typical of a Sauvignon Blanc with a clear origin and...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Floreado · Sauvignon DOC 2024Kellerei Andrian, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon Floreado presents itself in the glass in a luminous pale yellow, streaked with fine greenish reflections that visually announce its youthful freshness and vitality. On the nose, it unfolds an exceedingly expressive and multi-layered bouquet, captivating with typical notes of fragrant elderflowers, crisp gooseberries, and a hint of ripe tropical fruits. This play of aromas is complemented by fine herbal nuances, lending it a lively, almost vibrating, and irresistibly seductive aromatic...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Mock · Sauvignon DOC 2023Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Mock has a radiant, greenish-yellow hue in the glass, which underlines its freshness and youthful elegance. The grapes come from the Mockhof farm in Leitach near Bolzano and give the wine a multi-layered bouquet with notes of elderberry, fresh tomato leaves and a fine hint of flint, which gives it a distinctive aroma typical of the...
€ 16,95 € 15,99 = 21,32 €/L
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Pepi · Sauvignon DOC 2023Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Pepi from Tramin impresses with its bright straw-yellow color and subtle green reflections, already hinting at its freshness and vitality. On the nose, it reveals a vibrant bouquet of elderflower and nettle, harmoniously paired with ripe yellow and exotic fruits such as mango, peach, and the characteristic gooseberry note. This aromatic interplay creates a fragrant complexity that is both expressive and...
€ 17,50 = 23,33 €/L
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Sauvignon | Grape variety | Buy at Gerardo
Italy is known for its rich wine production and also has a steadily growing production of Sauvignon Bianco, a widely planted white grape variety. Sauvignon Bianco was first grown in Bordeaux, France, but has become established in other wine regions around the world, including Italy.
In Italy, Sauvignon Bianco is grown mainly in the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Winegrowers take advantage of the different climates and soil types in these regions to produce wines with distinct characteristics. Wines from Trentino-Alto Adige often have a fresh and fruity note with aromas of grass and citrus, while wines from Friuli-Venezia Giulia tend to be more complex and layered with notes of tropical fruits and herbs.
Italian Sauvignon Bianco is also characterized by its good acidity, which gives it a refreshing note. It is a light and drinkable wine that can be drunk as an aperitif or with light dishes. Some of the best Italian Sauvignon Biancos also have a pleasant minerally note caused by the soil and climate in the wine-growing areas.
Overall, Italian Sauvignon Bianco is a wine with a lot of potential that is gaining recognition and popularity among wine lovers. It offers a welcome change from classic Italian white wines and is a great representative of Italian wine production. Whether you are looking for a fresh and fruity wine for summer or a more complex and layered wine for special occasions, Italian Sauvignon Bianco is an excellent choice. - Gerardo [TS01/23]