Everything About Savagnin Grape
"sa-va-nyan" 
Savagnin Description
Origin: The Alps
History: Savagnin, also known as Traminer, is a white grape variety with a complex history and an unstable genome. It is mostly grown in the Jura region of France, where it is made into Savagnin wine or the famous vin jaune and vin de paille.
Appearance: Small, green-skinned berries with a thick skin, growing in compact clusters.
Growing Traits: Savagnin is a late-ripening variety that thrives in the cool climate and limestone-rich soils of the Jura region. Its thick skin provides resistance to diseases, and it is known for its high acidity and ability to produce wines with complex flavor profiles.
Food Pairing Savagnin's distinctive oxidative character and high acidity make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with rich, creamy cheeses like Comté, as well as poultry dishes and seafood. The wine's nutty and spicy notes complement dishes with mushrooms and truffles, and its high acidity balances well with fatty foods.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Medium-bodied with a distinctive oxidative character, offering a complex and rich profile. Typically vinified dry, though it is also used in the production of sweet wines like vin de paille. Negligible tannin levels, as it is a white grape variety used in white wine production. High acidity, providing freshness and longevity to the wines. Moderate alcohol content, generally ranging from 12% to 14%, depending on the winemaking style.
Green apple 
Nuts 
Spices 
Dried Fruits 
Mineral Savagnin wines are known for their high acidity and complex flavor profile, often exhibiting notes of green apple, nuts, spices, and sometimes a hint of oxidation, which is a typical feature of wines from the Jura region.
Regions
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France
•Jura
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Switzerland
•Valais
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Australia
•Victoria
Notable Wines and Producers
Vin Jaune
•Domaine Jean Macle
•Château-Chalon
Vin de Paille
•Domaine Berthet-Bondet
•Domaine de la Tournelle
Heida
•Provins Valais
•Jean-René Germanier
Savagnin FAQ
The Alps
Savagnin has a body level of 3 out of 5. Which means that Savagnin is Moderate bodied.
Savagnin has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Savagnin is Dry.
The Alps
Savagnin is grown in France (Jura)Switzerland (Valais)Australia (Victoria).
Savagnin wines are known for their high acidity and complex flavor profile, often exhibiting notes of green apple, nuts, spices, and sometimes a hint of oxidation, which is a typical feature of wines from the Jura region.
Savagnin's distinctive oxidative character and high acidity make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with rich, creamy cheeses like Comté, as well as poultry dishes and seafood. The wine's nutty and spicy notes complement dishes with mushrooms and truffles, and its high acidity balances well with fatty foods.
Savagnin wines are known for their high acidity and complex flavor profile, often exhibiting notes of green apple, nuts, spices, and sometimes a hint of oxidation, which is a typical feature of wines from the Jura region.