Which pair are Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc examples?

• A. Sherries and Malmsey
• B. Prosecco and Asti
• C. Amarone and Valpolicella
• D. Pouilly Fume and Sancerre

Answer: (D)

Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre are classic examples of Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. These wines showcase the region’s signature crisp acidity and bright citrus and green herb flavors, often with a characteristic flinty or smoky note from the mineral-rich soils along the Loire. Sauvignon Blanc is the grape behind both styles, and Sancerre sits in the eastern Loire while Pouilly-Fumé lies farther west, making them marquee representations of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc.

The other options don’t fit because they’re not Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Sherries and Malmsey are fortified wines from Spain and Portugal. Prosecco and Asti are Italian sparklers made from different grapes (Glera and Moscato, respectively). Amarone and Valpolicella are red wines from Veneto made from dried grapes and different varieties. So the pair that best represents Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc is Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre.