Casablanca
Sauvignon Blanc
This grape was originally found in the Bordeaux region of France and is famous for producing dry white wines around the world. In Chile, Sauvignon Blanc develops zesty aromas that intertwine with mineral notes and touches of fresh green herbs.
| Appellation | Casablanca Valley |
| Soil | Benchland and riverbench associated soils. |
| Ageing | 100% fermented in stainless steel and aged for 4 to 6 months sur lies. |
| Colour | Translucent yellow with subtle green hues. |
| Taste Profile | This wine captures the essence of the Sauvignon Blanc grape; fresh, crisp with overtones of gooseberries and melon. A refreshing, full-flavoured wine perfect to pair with simple fish or chicken dishes and an ideal complement to lightly spiced Asian dishes. |
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Successful matches with Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc fares well with foods that are aromatic, spicy and include citrus flavours. The flavours in Thai cuisine, such as chilli and lime are sensational with Sauvignon Blanc. Use fresh herbs whenever possible with Sauvignon Blanc as they help complement the natural herbal quality in the wine.
Sauvignon Blanc works well with many appetisers and first courses as it has a light to medium body and sets the stage for fuller-bodied whites and heartier reds to follow.
Sauvignon Blanc is the best white wine choice for many salads, soups, and green vegetable dishes.
Oysters with Horseradish Mousse and Passion Fruit
6 Oysters
20 g/1 ½ tbsp Horseradish sauce
20 g/1 ½ tbsp Cream, lightly whipped
2 Passion fruits
1 Gelatin sheet
Fennel leaves
Open the oysters
To prepare the mousse, mix the lightly whipped cream and horseradish in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Hydrate the gelatin in water and dissolve in a bain-marie, mix with the passion fruit and pour into a square mould, to be sliced later.
Place the oysters on a dish, add a quenelle of mousse in the middle and garnish with the fennel leaves.
?Tesco has a Sauvignon Blanc from the Casablanca Valley, a cool-climate area of Chile producing top-notch whites.?
Julian Whittle, Cumberland News, January 2010
