Sauvignon Blanc Container-Grown Grapevine

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s most famous and widely cultivated white wine grape varieties, originating from France and now grown in many of the world’s major wine regions. It is particularly valued for its intense aromatic character, refreshing acidity and distinctive fruity and herbal notes. Depending on climate and growing conditions, Sauvignon Blanc can produce wines ranging from crisp and citrus-driven to more tropical and richly aromatic styles.

Main Characteristics

Ripening time: Early to medium, with the exact harvest period depending strongly on climate and growing conditions.
Berry: Small to medium-sized, round, developing a greenish-yellow to golden-yellow colour when fully ripe.
Cluster: Small to medium-sized and generally compact.
Wine character: Highly aromatic, typically showing notes of gooseberry, grapefruit, passion fruit, white peach and fresh herbs. 
Acidity: Characteristically high and refreshing, contributing to the variety’s lively wine style. 
Use: Primarily suitable for high-quality dry white wine production.

Key Advantages

• One of the world’s most internationally recognised white wine grape varieties.
• Produces fresh, aromatic wines with vibrant acidity.
• Characteristic citrus, tropical fruit and herbal aromas.
• Capable of producing distinctly different wine styles depending on the climate and growing region.
• Excellent for producing fresh, dry and intensely aromatic white wines.
• Particularly interesting for growers looking for a classic international white wine variety.

Growing Characteristics

Sauvignon Blanc performs particularly well in sunny sites with good air circulation and well-drained soil. The variety’s aroma and wine style are strongly influenced by the growing climate: cooler conditions generally favour fresh acidity, citrus and herbal characteristics, while warmer conditions can produce riper, more tropical fruit aromas.

As a Vitis vinifera variety, appropriate vineyard management and plant protection are important, particularly under humid conditions. Regular pruning and good canopy management help maintain healthy fruit, balanced growth and optimal ripening.