Explore White Wines by Style

Here’s a quick breakdown of white wine varieties, grouped by body and profile to help you shop or browse with more confidence.

Crisp, Dry & Refreshing

Perfect for hot days, seafood, or when you want something zesty and clean.

• Sauvignon Blanc

• Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

• Vermentino

• Trebbiano

• Verdejo

• Chablis

• Cortese

• Muscat Blanc (dry styles)

• Parellada

Aromatic & Floral

Light, expressive, and often slightly off-dry — great for spicy food or sipping solo.

• Riesling

• Gewürztraminer

• Torrontes

• Furmint

• Malvasia

• Viognier

• Muscat Blanc (sweet or semi-sweet)
  

Rich, Round & Creamy

Fuller-bodied whites with texture — ideal for creamy dishes, roast chicken, or when you’d usually reach for a red.

• Chardonnay

• Chenin Blanc

• Semillon

• Pinot Blanc / Pinot Bianco

• Friulano

• Greco

Fruity & Easygoing

Soft, fruit-forward wines that are super drinkable and crowd-friendly.

• Moscato

• White Blend

• Pinot Gris

• Vidal

• Falanghina

• Garganega
  

Sparkling & Lively

For celebrations, brunches, or just a little extra fizz.

• Prosecco

• Moscato d’Asti

• Champagne-style blends

Choose Based on Your Mood

Now that you’ve seen how white wines range in flavor and feel, let’s narrow it down by mood. Here are some of the most popular varieties and what they’re perfect for.

1. Sauvignon Blanc – The Zesty Classic

For seafood dinners, hot weather, or when you want something bright and sharp.

• Taste: Crisp, dry, citrusy, grassy

• Best served: Very chilled
  

2. Chardonnay – The Rich & Round One

For roast chicken, creamy pastas, or when you’re craving something buttery.

• Taste: Full-bodied, apple, vanilla, oak (if oaked)

• Best served: Chilled
  

3. Pinot Grigio – The Easygoing Favorite

For light pastas, salads, or a casual glass after work.

• Taste: Light-bodied, crisp, apple and lemon

• Best served: Cold
  

4. Riesling – The Aromatic All-Rounder

For spicy food, sushi, or when you want a touch of sweetness.

• Taste: Off-dry, floral, citrusy, sometimes sweet

• Best served: Chilled
  

5. Gewürztraminer – The Floral Showstopper

For aromatic cuisine (think Indian or Thai) or when you want something unique.

• Taste: Lychee, rose, tropical fruit, spicy

• Best served: Chilled
  

6. Moscato – The Sweet & Fun One

For fruit platters, brunch, or dessert.

• Taste: Light, sweet, slightly fizzy

• Best served: Chilled
  

7. Verdejo – The Underrated Refreshment

For sushi, poke bowls, or warm weather sipping.

• Taste: Crisp, citrusy, herbal

• Best served: Very chilled
  

8. Chenin Blanc – The Versatile Chameleon

For everything from fried food to rich seafood dishes.

• Taste: Can range from dry to sweet, with notes of apple, honey, and pear

• Best served: Chilled
  
  

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