Origin - France
This cultivar is a grey mutation of Sauvignon blanc
Description
The description matches that of Sauvignon blanc, except the
skin color of ripe berries, which in this case, is usually grey or sometimes
pink.
Phenology
Time of bud burst: 3 days after Sauvignon blanc
Time of maturity: early mid season, same as Sauvignon blanc.
Production
Sauvignon gris is less productive than Sauvignon blanc.
Susceptibility to
diseases and pests
The susceptibility of this cultivar is very similar to
Sauvignon blanc.
Type of wine/Flavours
Clusters and berries are small. Sauvignon gris produces very
powerful, full-bodied wines with flavors a bit heavier and with a lower acidity
than Sauvignon blanc. The potential for accumulation of sugars in the grape is
very high (more than for Sauvignon blanc) and it seems particularly well suited
for the development of sweet wines.
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