White Grape Types
Detailed info on all the main white grape varieties!

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Albariño (AKA Alvarinho)
Ultra-zingy white from a small region in northern Spain, slowly taking over the world!
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay - the world's most popular white variety. With oak or without, it is a star in any language
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Chenin Blanc
Probably the most versatile, and certainly one of the greatest, white grapes on the planet
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Fiano
Italy's number one white grape - complex, fresh, powerful
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Garganega (most often labelled as Soave!)
Easy going white variety that helped put Northern Italy on the white wine map
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Gewürztraminer
The world's most floral, recognisable grape
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Godello
Rare but stunning grape from north-western Spain.
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Grenache Blanc
The rare white version of Grenache, found in Spain and France!
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Grüner Veltliner
Austria's best known grape, a zingy white of great character
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Marsanne
Complex white variety known for ageing very well despite its low acidity.
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Moscato (AKA Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)
The go-to grape for Sunday brunch pairings.
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Picpoul
The frisky and fresh French white grape to fall in love with
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Pinot Blanc
Probably the most underrated of the Pinot family
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Pinot Gris (AKA Pinot Grigio)
One of the world's best known grapes, capable of greatness and also mediocrity
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Prosecco (AKA Glera)
The fun one in the sparkling family.
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Riesling
Riesling is the best white grape in the world.
That got your attention didn't it. Seriously though, Riesling rules.
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Roussanne
A herbal, floral wine that takes on plenty of richness as it ages.
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Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand's best known export, after sheep. Light and juicy white.
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Semillon
Always the bridesmaid, probably the world's least appreciated great grape
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Verdejo
A grassy white indigenous to northern Spain.
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Vermentino (aka Rolle)
Salty, unique white from an island off the coast of Italy
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Viognier
Rich, slightly oily white from the Rhone Valley, with plenty of flavour
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Viura (AKA Macabeo)
A grassy, lightly nutty Spanish white that has great capacity for ageing.
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