What is Fumé Blanc?

What is Fumé Blanc? It is a synonym for Sauvignon Blanc made in Chile, USA. Sauvignon Blanc claim to fame is thanks to winemakers in Bordeaux, Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé (Loire Valley), France.   Pouilly Fumé wines are mineral driven, often with a slightly smoky nose hence the Fumé name. Sauvignon Blanc grape is know for it’s green and herbaceous flavors. Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most planted white grapes and can be made in various styles depending on where it’s grown.

This particular wine is from Viña Errazuriz. Don Maximiano Errázuriz founded Viña Errázuriz in 1870. With his great vision for the future and his innovative, pioneering spirit, he planted the first French grape varieties in the Aconcagua Valley. Through many generations his wines and winemaking have become world renowned and synonymous with quality. This wine is grown in the Aconcagua Valley. The grapes are selected vineyards that grow on hillsides near the Pacific Ocean’s coast at an altitude of 100 to 300 meters above sea level. Gentle Pacific breezes and morning fog make these vineyards ideal for producing refreshing Sauvignon Blanc.

This wine is 100% Fumé Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc). The wine a pale yellow color. It is a vibrant and fresh wine with aromas of lemon, lime, tangerine, minerals & grass. The wine is dry, medium body, high acidity with flavors of lemon, melon, tangerine, grass, passionfruit, guava and smoke. This wine is around $15, excellent value for the price.

Pairs beautifully with goat cheese, white fish such as cod, tilapia, halibut, red snapper with green herbs such as parsley, Basil, Mint, Tarragon; white meat such as chicken, turkey or pork and vegetarian meals such as asparagus quiche and cucumber dill yogurt salad,