Savarro is one of several names for Savagnin, the grape grown in cool alpine regions of France (Jura) and Switzerland, where it is known variously as Heida and Paien. Relatively few of the wines from this part of the world tend to travel greatly, mostly being consumed by locals and visitors during the skiing season.
Many will know that what we here in Australia thought to be the Spanish/Portuguese white varietal Albariño/Alvarinho actually turned out to be Savagnin. Rather than bottling the rather sexy and seafood friendly Iberian grape, producers are now stuck with the less familiar Savagnin.
Boutique Yarra Valley producer Soumah makes just 360 cases of their Savarro, a wine that has garnered awards including Best Victorian Aromatic Unwooded White at the Federation Square Wine Awards.
There’s no doubting that this wine is well made. It possesses good fruit intensity, reflected in the apple orchard and citrus-laden aromatic bouquet. There’s good depth on the palate as well. However, there’s only moderate complexity and interest here; yes, it’s a pleasant, fresh aromatic white wine, but one with limitations.
Those looking for a slightly different white that drinks well on its own or perhaps with a light antipasto platter might well be tempted to give Soumah’s Savarro a try.
2011 SAVARRO
Producer: Soumah
Variety: Savagnin
Vintage: 2011
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $27.00
Date tasted: 4 March 2012
Tasting Note:
Greenish yellow. Clean aromatic nose of pears, green apples, hints of lemon citrus, all of which are reflected on the palate which is lively and vibrant. There is good intensity of fruit here, but the wine lacks for complexity and interest. It is a decent aperitif or quaffer, but nothing more.
Score: 15/20
Many will know that what we here in Australia thought to be the Spanish/Portuguese white varietal Albariño/Alvarinho actually turned out to be Savagnin. Rather than bottling the rather sexy and seafood friendly Iberian grape, producers are now stuck with the less familiar Savagnin.
Boutique Yarra Valley producer Soumah makes just 360 cases of their Savarro, a wine that has garnered awards including Best Victorian Aromatic Unwooded White at the Federation Square Wine Awards.
There’s no doubting that this wine is well made. It possesses good fruit intensity, reflected in the apple orchard and citrus-laden aromatic bouquet. There’s good depth on the palate as well. However, there’s only moderate complexity and interest here; yes, it’s a pleasant, fresh aromatic white wine, but one with limitations.
Those looking for a slightly different white that drinks well on its own or perhaps with a light antipasto platter might well be tempted to give Soumah’s Savarro a try.
2011 SAVARROProducer: Soumah
Variety: Savagnin
Vintage: 2011
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $27.00
Date tasted: 4 March 2012
Tasting Note:
Greenish yellow. Clean aromatic nose of pears, green apples, hints of lemon citrus, all of which are reflected on the palate which is lively and vibrant. There is good intensity of fruit here, but the wine lacks for complexity and interest. It is a decent aperitif or quaffer, but nothing more.
Score: 15/20
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