Since white wine grapes skin is left intact during the fermentation process to create red wine, white wines tend to be less tart and acidic. Their acidity tends to range from medium to high depending on the variety and winemaking techniques. There are many styles of white wine that each appeal to a different kind of drinker.
Below we will discuss the different varieties that exist and we'll give you some recommendations for what you should try based on your palate and preferences.
There are a million different varieties of wine out there, but the number of actual wines you should know about is drastically reduced when you narrow your focus to white wines from France, Italy and California. White wines from the New World vary wildly in style and taste, but tend to be lighter and more aromatic than their Old World counterparts. But they are exception terroir and producer who might be surprised you.
Each year, Wine Spectator assembles a team of experts to identify the best of the best in this country. We search out regions that are on the cusp of greatness, where terroir is pushing wine-making to new heights of complexity and nuance. We look for producers who are passionate about their craft, who are pushing boundaries with new equipment or techniques or finding unique ways to pair old-world styles with new grape varieties. Our mission is to deliver the most innovate and delicious wines in each category.
Our selection of white wine includes a selection of organic, tropical, aromatic, simple but with elegant flavors. Choose among our carefully crafted Chardonnays, Rieslings, Sauvignon Blanc and many other whites. Looking for something light bodied and dry? Try one of these:
Sauvignon Blanc retains its bright acidity and marries well with a tomato-rich dish like cioppino. Look for Sauvignon with slightly higher fruity notes, typically found in regions like California and New Zealand.
grapefruit, green apple, honeydew melon
Riesling, retains its bright acidity and marries well with a tomato-rich dish like cioppino. Look for Sauvignon with slightly higher fruity notes, typically found in regions like California and Germany. It can be a challenge to choose wine for seafood. In the past, people might have thought of pairing a Pinot Noir with salmon, but now there are so many varieties of seafood served in so many ways. Cioppino is a traditional stew made from various types of seafood served in a spicy tomato broth and finished off with fresh herbs like basil and parsley.
What wine goes best with cioppino? There's no right answer, but we can give you some ideas to help you out! We offer two types of wines: Dry and Semi-Dry (off dry). We suggest you to try both of them. The dry Riesling is known for its pure taste with fruity tonality, smooth elegant with higher acidity. Semi-dry with lower acidity, more fruit aroma with higher sugar content.
Chardonnay When it comes to white wines, you have a lot of versatility. Oily oiliness is about the only quality chardonnays have in common with other whites. Pinot grigio can be very fruity or quite dry, sauvignon blanc can be lemony or grassy, viognier has tropical fruit notes along with that honeyed taste.
Chardonnay: This is a full bodied white wine and
A great choice for those who prefer a more robust, flavorful wine.
Chardonnay: butter, vanilla, yellow apple
