White Wine
White wine is generally associated with freshness, acidity, citrus, orchard fruit, floral aromas and mineral expression. Depending on grape and winemaking, it may be crisp and light or textured, oak-aged and age-worthy.
Main white wine grapes
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Albariño and Sémillon are among the most internationally recognised white wine grapes.
Regional examples
Chablis and Burgundy are strongly associated with Chardonnay, Sancerre with Sauvignon Blanc, Germany with Riesling, Loire with Chenin Blanc and northern Italy with Pinot Grigio.
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