Types of White Wine

Europe can be called the birthplace of all the wines! Famous white wine producing regions of Europe are Italy, France, Austria and Germany. White wine from Hungary is also quite popular amongst the wine lovers. White wine is also produced in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and South Africa. California is the most famous wine producing region in the US along with New York, Chicago, Washington and Oregon. White wines can easily be differentiated from the red wines that are equally popular. The most significant difference between the white and the red wine is the color and the texture of both the wines. Plus, white wine is lighter than the red wine.

White Wine Types

The taste and texture of the white wine differs according to the different types of grapes that are used to prepare the white wine and also several other variables like the weather, soil, yeast and the aging manner of the wine. White wine or any of the different types of wine differ according to the outside conditioning that the grapes go through along with the process of wine making. The more they are pampered, the best types of wine they produce. When we try to find out the types of white wine, we come to know that there are more than at least 1000 varieties of grapes that can be used for the production of the wine.

Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the most famous and largest selling white wine amongst them all. There is the "ABC; Anything But Chardonnay" formula that tells us the popularity of the Chardonnay white wine. Chardonnay can be said as the best wine to accompany a great food. Chardonnay is also referred as the queen of white wines. Chardonnay white wine is medium to highly acidic with the hint of nuts, oak, fruits, vanilla and several spices as well.

Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer is the famous white wine that is largely produced in Germany and France (Alsace). Gewürztraminer is a type of German wine, the name actually means "spicy". Gewürztraminer is a sweet wine that has floral fragrance. This type of white wine is produced in the cooler parts of the world. Gewürztraminer has light acidity and crispy bold flavor, which is loved all over the world.

Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is known as Pinot Gris in the US. Pinot Gris is the second most favorite white wine amongst the wine admirers. Pinot Grigio tastes best when combined with delightful seafood! Pinot Grigio has a citrus aroma. European Pinot Grigio is acidic than the American Pinot Gris. You can try all the American wine, Italian wine and the French wine, all of them will taste very different from each other.

Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon blanc is also known as 'fumé blanc'. Sauvignon blanc is very popular amongst the middle class white wine admirers as it is the most cost-effective wine amongst all other types of white wine. It is mostly produced in Loire and Bordeaux which are the wine regions of France. Sauvignon blanc is also produced in South Africa, California and New Zealand. Sauvignon blanc has very crisp and light acidic taste. Sauvignon blanc is a totally aromatic type of white wine with a flavor of lemon, gooseberry and grapes. Nothing can compare the shining glass of Sauvignon blanc combined with delicious coconut shrimp!

Riesling
Riesling, the most expensive white wine, is ideal for a special occasion. Riesling is produced in Germany, France and Finger Lakes District of New York. Riesling has a great fruity aroma and medium to light acidic taste. Riesling has a great ability to age and taste the most delightful. Riesling can age more than many of the red wines as well! Riesling and Asian cuisine can be said as the ultimate lip-smacking combination!

Viognier
Viognier is a type of French wine, primarily made in the Rhone region of France and also in California. Viognier has a great tropical smell, like a banana or a peach. Viognier has the highest alcohol levels amongst all types of white wine. Since the Viognier has a great floral and tropical aroma any rich tropical food or baked brie cheese will suit just great with it.

Along with the above mentioned types of white wine, semillon, muscat, roussanne or marsanne are also very popular amongst the white wine aficionados. White wine always seem interesting when combined with different cuisines. You can learn more about the different types of wine by joining one of the wine clubs in your city, they can be a great help regarding wine and all the information on wine making as well. This was all about the different types of white wine, I hope now you have decided your kind of white wine that will suit your taste!