Kinds of White Wine
Wine is one of the most important beverages in the world today. It has a big role in celebrations, important events, ceremonies, rituals and other everyday sessions.
Most wines are made out of grape juice that is being fermented. After fermentation, the resulting wine is clear in color. This clear wine is called white wine.
There are several kinds of white wines. In
America, the most well loved and fastest selling white wine is Chardonnay. Chardonnay grape is also a major contributor to the wine's popularity. Chardonnay grape is low maintenance and can grow on almost any climate. This results in big harvests worldwide, translating to millions of bottles annually.
Chardonnays go well with poultry dishes, pork, sea food or dishes with heavy cream.
Another kind of white wine is Chennin Blanc. It is made out of a variety of grape that grows in France's Loire Valley, in South Africa and in California. Chennin Blanc can range from dry to very sweet. Depending on the time of harvest, this kind of white wine may taste like apple, melon, line or pear with a tinge of vanilla and honey.
Chennin Blanc is best paired with salads, spicy rice dishes, sushi, seafood and white meats.
Another kind of white wine is Gewurztraminer. Grapes for this wine are usually grown in France, Germany, US, Australia and New Zealand. The vines usually grow best in cooler climates.
Gewurztraminer can either be purchased in dry or sweet varieties. Wine experts say that this white wine is best enjoyed if it was drunk sooner rather than later post-bottling. Upon tasting, Gewurztraminer may acquire the tastes of honey, pumpkin, spice, cinnamon, apricot, pear and rose.
It is a good wine to pair with Asian dishes, barbecue or chicken wings.
Pinot Blanc is another popular kind of white wine. It is a medium dry to dry white wine produced from Alsace, France. Usually, oak barrels are not used in the process of maturation for Pinot Blanc.
Its light flavor with citrus undertones combined with high acidity makes it perfect for seafood, light-flavored meats and mild flavored cheeses.
Finally, there's Pinot Grigio. This wine has the flavor of melon and pear. It also has a subtle fruity taste and often has an undertone of honey. Pinot Grigio is pale, almost straw like in color.
Its smooth taste makes it a perfect drink to pair with pastas and cheese crackers. It should not pair with food with high acid content, such as citrus fruits or tomatoes, because the wine is already acidic.
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