A Beginner’s Guide to Different Types of White Wine

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Moscato

Moscato: sweet, low ABV wine from Muscat family (200+ varieties). Fruity, floral aroma. Muscat blanc Ă  Petits Grains common for this style.

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GrĂĽner Veltiner

Austria’s most planted grape variety, Grüner Veltiner is a dry white wine with a unique flavor profile of white pepper and celery.

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Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc: versatile styles from dry to sweet, known for honey, apple, quince flavors & zippy acidity. Famous in Loire Valley & South Africa. Try Albariño too.

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Viognier

Viognier: rich, dry white wine with floral & fruity notes. Grown in Rhône, Languedoc, California, Argentina, & Australia. Try with Chardonnay & Torrontés.

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GewĂĽrztraminer

GewĂĽrztraminer: fragrant, lychee & rose notes, grown in Europe, New World. Lower acidity. Try Riesling & Sauvignon Blanc too.

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Roussanne

Roussanne: full-bodied, rich white wine with floral notes of honey and apricot. Also known for its oily sensation. Great in RhĂ´ne blends. Try Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier.

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Chablis

Chablis: 100% Chardonnay from N. Burgundy, France. Light, dry, fresh, and crisp. Often stainless steel fermented, sometimes oak-aged.

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Albariño

Albariño, the Iberian white wine, dry with peach, apricot, and citrus notes, hints of ocean salinity. Perfect with seafood, tapas. Like Vinho Verde.

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Sancerre

Sancerre, a French wine made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes, offers grassy notes, gooseberry flavor, and minerality. If you like it, try GrĂĽner Veltliner.

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Assyrtiko

Greek Assyrtiko, a complex white wine with volcanic soil and Aegean sea influence. Versatile, dry, and acidic. Try Italian Pinot Gris too!

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