White Wine Regions

Just like red wine, France lords over other countries in terms of producing white wines. The region of Alsace produces notable white wine varieties such as the prized Gewurtraminer, which is distinct from other whites with its spicy aroma and combination of low acidity and high alcohol content. Other excellent products include the dry Reisling white wine which contains minerals; the full-bodied Pinot Gris and the low-bodied Pinot Blanc.

The Latium region in Italy had been largely associated with white wine, as seen in traditional feasts held in Rome, the capital city. Wines from this region veer towards dry, semi-sweet and sparkling. Latium's famous Frascati white wine as well as the Verdicchio white wine are common accompaniment to pasta dishes and the local fare antipasti.

The Penedes region in Spain plays an important role during the 6th century A.D., when it became the center of Mediterranean wine production. Both red and white ones were produced, but white was highly favored when it comes to Bacchus offering rituals. White grape varieties were used in making brandy and overtime, Penedes sparkling wine produced from high-quality Cava grape variety became highly in-demand all over the world.

The California region is an emerging market for sparkling white wines, although production can be traced wayback in the 1880s in Sonoma. The first California white wine method adopted the French style called methode champenoise, used by meticulous French winemakers. California white wines tend to be fruity, a variation from its yeasty French counterparts like Champagne. The optimum climate in the entire region allows annual production of high quality vintage dated wines.