{"id":48867,"date":"2026-09-16T21:43:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/?page_id=48867"},"modified":"2026-10-12T16:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:53:10","slug":"souvignier-gris","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/es\/recursos-tecnicos\/souvignier-gris\/","title":{"rendered":"Souvignier gris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One resistant variety, three winemaking strategies<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As resistant grape varieties continue to expand across Europe, <strong>Souvignier Gris<\/strong> has emerged as one of the most promising white PIWI cultivars. Its disease resistance is only part of the story. Recent research has also highlighted its remarkable aromatic potential, making it an increasingly attractive option for quality-oriented winemakers.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Download this technical resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-not-stacked-on-mobile download-flags is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oenobrands-protocol-souvignier-gris-en-a4-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flag-united-states-english-american.png\" alt=\"flag-united-states-english-american\" class=\"wp-image-2510\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oenobrands-protocol-souvignier-gris-fr-a4-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/drapeau-francais-france.png\" alt=\"drapeau flag francais france\" class=\"wp-image-2508\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oenobrands-protocol-souvignier-gris-es-a4-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bandiera-spagnola-spagna.png\" alt=\"drapeau flag bandiera spagnola spagna\" class=\"wp-image-2506\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile download-flags is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oenobrands-protocol-souvignier-gris-it-a4-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bandiera-italiana-italy.png\" alt=\"drapeau flag bandiera italiana italy\" class=\"wp-image-2512\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oenobrands-protocol-souvignier-gris-pt-a4-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flag-drapeau-Portugal.png\" alt=\"Flag-drapeau-Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7139\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oenobrands-protocol-souvignier-gris-all-a4-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Flagge-Deutschland.png\" alt=\"Flagge-Deutschland\" class=\"wp-image-3550\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>One grape. Three disctinct wine styles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>White fruits and fermentative esters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thiol expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green and balsamic character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Souvignier Gris attracting attention?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed in 1983 at the Staatliches Weinbauinstitut Freiburg from <strong>Seyval Blanc \u00d7 Z\u00e4hringer<\/strong>, Souvignier Gris is now included in the European list of authorised wine grape varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several recent studies have shown that it differs from many traditional varieties by its aromatic precursor composition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>high concentrations of thiol precursors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>significant levels of 1-hexanol and n-hexyl acetate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the presence of glycosylated methyl salicylate (MeSA) precursors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These characteristics offer considerable flexibility for winemakers wishing to produce different wine styles from the same grape variety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of methyl salicylate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most distinctive features of Souvignier Gris is its content of <strong>glycosylated methyl salicylate (MeSA) precursors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During fermentation, glycosidase activity can release MeSA, contributing minty, balsamic and wintergreen notes to the wine. This makes enzyme selection an important factor when aiming to enhance this particular aromatic profile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7\">Three winemaking strategies for Souvignier gris<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7\">Rather than proposing a single protocol, we explored <strong>three different stylistic expressions <\/strong>based on current scientific knowledge and our practical experience. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White fruit &amp; fermentative esters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to enhance freshness and fruit cleanliness. Typical choices include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>non-reductive juice handling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Extra Press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Flotation or Clear if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermivin<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> AR2 or Anchor<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Legacy Vin 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natuferm<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Bright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation around 15 \u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extraferm<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> D&#8217;fend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Vinofast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final touch<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> TONIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thiol expression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more tropical and varietal aromatic intensity. The itinerary includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 to 6 h skin contact and\/or stabulation. both with Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Expression Aroma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Flotation or Clear if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermivin<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> 4F9 or PRIMATHIOL or Anchor<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Legacy ThiolBloom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natuferm<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Bright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation around 18 \u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extraferm<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> D&#8217;fend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Vinofast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final touch<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> TONIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Green \/ balsamic profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enhance the distinctive methyl salicylate expression naturally present in Souvignier Gris. The proposed itinerary combines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Extra Press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Flotation or Clear if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermivin<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> TS28 or LVCB or Anchor<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Legacy NT 116<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natuferm<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Bright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermentation around 16-18 \u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Revelation Aroma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extraferm<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> D&#8217;fend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidase<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Vinofast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final touch<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> TONIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A variety that deserves dedicated winemaking decisions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resistant grape varieties should not simply be considered as more sustainable alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their specific aromatic composition also opens new opportunities for style differentiation. Choosing the right enzymes, yeast, nutrition and ageing strategy allows winemakers to fully express the potential of these resistant grape varieties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/es\/oenobook\/\">Oenobook 16<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/oenobrands.com\/es\/solution\/compuestos-aromaticos-positivos-clave\/\">aroma<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One resistant variety, three winemaking strategies As resistant grape varieties continue to expand across Europe, Souvignier Gris has emerged as one of the most promising white PIWI cultivars. Its disease resistance is only part of the story. Recent research has also highlighted its remarkable aromatic potential, making it an increasingly attractive option for quality-oriented winemakers. 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