white wine

Wines can be classified by their color, vintage and place of origin. According to the color, they can be broadly classified into: red, white, sparkling and rosy. There are hundreds of varieties of wine across the world; delectable in their own ways. They range from dry to very sweet. A dry wine is one that is not sweet.

Let us go through some of the sumptuous white wines produced across the world.  Chablis is the wine produced in the Burgundy region of France made from the Chardonnay grape. It is particularly dry and fruity with refreshing acidity that gets mellowed with time. It is greenish yellow in color which changes to golden as the wine gets old. It gets spicier with age and is best served with sea-food.

Reisling wine is one crisp wine which has become a darling to the wine lovers across the world. It originated in Germany’s Rhein and Mosel river valleys. The Riesling wines are characterized by their floral aromas and fresh acidity. A perfect blend of acidity with sugar, they can vary from sweet to very dry depending upon the ripening stage of grapes. As these wines age, they tend to develop a distinctive aroma resembling petrol. Reisling is considered to be the most versatile wine as it can be paired with any type of food.

Sauvignon Blanc cannot be left out when we are talking about the dry white wines. It finds it origins in Loire valley of France. It is naturally high on acidity and offers citrus flavors. It is tangy, sharp and reviving. It has herbaceous qualities. Sauvignon Blanc is a very food friendly wine and goes well even with tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, raw garlic, smoked cheeses or other pungent flavors.