Sauvignon Gris

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Sauvignon Gris is a pink-skinned mutation of the Sauvignon family of wine grapes, known for producing aromatic white wines with richer body and softer acidity than Sauvignon Blanc.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf mutation of Sauvignon grape
wine grape variety
acidityLevel medium acidity
alsoKnownAs Fié Gris
Sauvignon Rosé
Sauvignon Rouge NERFINISHED
aromaProfile citrus notes
spice notes
stone fruit notes
tropical fruit notes
belongsToFamily Sauvignon grape family
colorOfSkin pink
cultivatedIn Argentina
Chile
France
Hungary
Italy
New Zealand
Romania
South Africa
Spain
United States NERFINISHED
Uruguay
foodPairing creamy sauces
seafood dishes
soft cheeses
white meats
geneticRelationship mutation of Sauvignon Blanc
grapeColorCategory pink-skinned
historicallyCultivatedIn Bordeaux
Loire Valley
originCountry France
primaryUse still white wines
rarityStatus relatively rare grape variety
relatedTo Sauvignon Blanc
susceptibility disease-prone
low yields
typicalAcidity softer acidity than Sauvignon Blanc
typicalAlcohol relatively high potential alcohol
typicalBody richer body than Sauvignon Blanc
typicalVinification often fermented in stainless steel
sometimes aged in oak
usedFor white wine production
wineColor golden hue
pale straw
wineStyle aromatic white wines
wineTexture creamy texture
round mouthfeel

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Sauvignon Gris ("Sauvignon Rosé")
alsoKnownAs
Sauvignon Blanc
offspring

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