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Winography

Sauvignonasse

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Dry · White

Long confused with Sauvignon Blanc in Chile, where huge plantings were discovered to be this less aromatic variety. As Friulano in northeast Italy, produces round, almond-scented whites of real distinction.

Globalplantings
3,533
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Italy
72% of global total
Countriesgrown
5
across 2 continents
BodyMedium
LightFull
AcidityMedium
LowHigh
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