You've most often heard the words dry, sweet, light, fruity or refreshing to describe white wine.
Maybe you want to fill your collection with white wines or you are new to the world of wine.
Get to know the list we have prepared for you and you will know which are the most popular varieties of white wine in the world.
You must try them if you haven't already!
Chardonnay
The Chardonnay variety is the king of white wines. This white wine variety originally originated in the Burgundy region of eastern France, and nowadays it is grown in almost every wine region worldwide. It makes high-quality white and sparkling wines.
Main aromas: vanilla, smoke and oak
Color: golden yellow
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is also a white wine variety originating from the Bordeaux region of France. This variety of grape is now distributed in different climates, the taste of this grape varies depending on where it is grown. White dry, semi-dry and sweet wines are obtained from it.
Main aromas: hay, tropical fruit and gooseberry
Color: yellowish-green color
Riesling
Riesling is an aromatic white wine grape variety native to the cool climate of Germany. It is used to produce sweet, semi-sweet, dry and sparkling wines. Nowadays, this grape variety is grown in the cooler climate wine regions of the world.
Main aromas: apple, peach, apricot and honey
Color: pale yellow to green color
Pinot Gris
Gris means "grey" in French. This grape variety is named after its pale gray color. It originates from France and is known for producing high quality white wines. Pinot Gris produces high-quality dry white wines, sparkling wines and champagne.
Main aroma: fruity
Color: white, dark gold or copper-pink color
Traminer
Traminer is the most characteristic of all the white wine varieties. It is mainly grown in the cooler parts of Germany and Austria. Very aromatic, high-quality white dry, semi-dry and sweet wines and champagne are obtained from this grape variety.
Main aromas: flowers and exotic fruits
Color: golden yellow
Viognier
Viognier is a white wine variety originating in France. Usually this variety needs a warm climate to ripen well. It is used to make dry white wine.
Main aromas: flowers, spices and fruits
Color: straw yellow color with slight greenish hues
Chenin Blanc
This variety is suitable for making both dry and sweet white dessert wines. Chenin blanc is most widely distributed in South Africa. In addition, this grape variety is also planted in wine regions around the world.
Main aromas: honey, apricot, flowers and walnuts
Color: golden
Torrontes
This white wine grape variety is most often described as similar to Pinot Gris crossed with Sauvignon Blanc. It is mainly distributed in Argentina. It makes dry and aromatic white wines with aromas that vary depending on the region where the grapes are grown.
Main aromas: peach, apricot and flowers
Color: light yellow color with golden greenish hues
