White Wine
White wines are made from white grapes (light-colored white grape varieties).
A few white wines are made from black grapes. The secret is to remove the skins immediately.
White wines get their flavors from the grape juice.
Grapes are pressed quickly to drain the juice away from the skins.
The alcohol content of a white wine is between 10% and 14%.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the most planted white wine grape in the world. It was born in France, but is now grown wherever wine is produced.
Typical flavors are Citrus, Green Fruit, Peach, Bread and Butter.
Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc grape originates from Loire and Bordeaux in France, but now it grows all over the world.
Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, zesty, and tastefull white wine with flavors of Citrus, Peach, Gooseberry, Herbs, and Grass.
Riesling
Riesling is the most planted wine grape in Germany. It grows all over the world.
Riesling comes in dry, medium-dry and sweet versions.
Typical flavors are Lemon, Green Apple, Peach, and Floral.
Pinot Grigio
Pinot grigio is grown around the globe, with the full-bodied Alsatian and lighter-bodied, more acidic Italian styles being most widely recognized.
Crispy Lemon, Apple, and Pear flavors are typical for Pinot Grigio.
Chablis (France)
Chablis is a town in Bourgogne (Burgundy).
Chablis is a light and dry French white wine.
The grape used is Chardonnay.
Typical flavors are Citrus, Green Fruit, and flinty Minerals.
Sancerre (France)
Sancerre is a town by the French river Loire.
Sancerre is a dry wine known for high fruit and green herbal aromas.
The grape used is Sauvignon Blanc.
Typical flavors are Citrus, Green Fruit, Gooseberry, Herbs and Grass.
Burgundy White (France)
Bourgogne is a French wine region.
Bourgogne Blanc (Burgundy White) is a dry white wine.
The grape used is Chardonnay.
Chardonnay can be vinified oaked and full body, or light like a Chablis.
Typical flavors are Citrus, Green Fruit, Peach, Bread and Butter.
Other Popular Whites
- Gewürztraminer
- Pinot Blanc
- Chenin Blanc
- Albariño