Sauvignon Blanc vs Alicante Bouschet
The Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
White grape
Sauvignon Blanc — White grape synonymous with the Loire Valley and New Zealand's Marlborough region, producing wines of striking aromatic intensity
Alicante Bouschet
Red grape
Alicante Bouschet — teinturier red grape with red flesh and skin. Produces deeply pigmented wines; widely used for blending in France and Iberia.