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White Grape Types

Detailed info on all the main white grape varieties!

White Grape Types

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Albariño (AKA Alvarinho)

Albariño (AKA Alvarinho)

Ultra-zingy white from a small region in northern Spain, slowly taking over the world!
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Chardonnay

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

Chenin Blanc

Probably the most versatile, and certainly one of the greatest, white grapes on the planet
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Fiano

Fiano

Italy's number one white grape - complex, fresh, powerful
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Garganega (most often labelled as Soave!)

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

Gewürztraminer

The world's most floral, recognisable grape
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Godello

Godello

Rare but stunning grape from north-western Spain.
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Grenache Blanc

Grenache Blanc

The rare white version of Grenache, found in Spain and France!
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Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner

Austria's best known grape, a zingy white of great character
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Marsanne

Marsanne

Complex white variety known for ageing very well despite its low acidity.
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Moscato (AKA Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)

Moscato (AKA Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)

The go-to grape for Sunday brunch pairings.
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Picpoul

Picpoul

The frisky and fresh French white grape to fall in love with
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Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc

Probably the most underrated of the Pinot family
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Pinot Gris (AKA Pinot Grigio)

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)

Prosecco (AKA Glera)

The fun one in the sparkling family.
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Riesling

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

Roussanne

A herbal, floral wine that takes on plenty of richness as it ages.
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Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand's best known export, after sheep. Light and juicy white.
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Semillon

Semillon

Always the bridesmaid, probably the world's least appreciated great grape
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Verdejo

Verdejo

A grassy white indigenous to northern Spain.
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Vermentino (aka Rolle)

Vermentino (aka Rolle)

Salty, unique white from an island off the coast of Italy
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Viognier

Viognier

Rich, slightly oily white from the Rhone Valley, with plenty of flavour
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Viura (AKA Macabeo)

Viura (AKA Macabeo)

A grassy, lightly nutty Spanish white that has great capacity for ageing.
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