1. WHITE FRESH & FRUITY
What are fresh and fruity white wines exactly?
Do you taste apples, pears, or spring violets? First, let me point out that fresh and fruity white wines often come from cool climates, such as the French Loire region, German wine regions, or wine regions higher up in Spain and Austria. These wines obviously show the characteristics of certain grape varieties: fresh white wines often contain more acids than full, firm, and wood aged wines. They go perfectly with meals, but also do well at parties and park picnics. Mind you, they have to be served chilled at about 8 to 10 degrees Celsius.
White fresh and fruity apples lemon candy cane Chablis quality orange grass lime gooseberry celery viola blossom pineapple green plum
What are fresh and fruity white wines exactly? Do you taste apples, pears, or spring violets? First, let me point out that fresh and fruity white wines often come from cool climates, such as the French Loire region, German wine regions, or wine regions higher up in Spain and Austria. These wines obviously show the characteristics of certain grape varieties: fresh white wines often contain more acids than full, firm, and wood aged wines. They go perfectly with meals, but also do well at parties and park picnics. Mind you, they have to be served chilled at about 8 to 10 degrees Celsius.

2. Bordeaux Burgundy Rioja Barolo Mendoza California Vienna Loire
WINE REGIONS .
I am happy to guide you through the primary wine regions and the different grape varieties in the subsequent chapters. This chapter will deal with the regions and characteristics of the six most important grape varieties used to make fresh and fruity wines.While cool wine regions can be found on almost any continent, nowadays the vinification method and modern techniques of the wineries create a wine’s fresh and fruity flavor. The winemaker can choose a modern style or a more classic, wood aged, and vanilla-scented style because of his wide spectrum of possibilities
While cool wine regions can be found on almost any continent, nowadays the vinification method and modern techniques of the wineries create a wine’s fresh and fruity flavour. The winemaker can choose a modern style or a more classic, wood aged, and vanilla-scented style because of his wide spectrum of possibilities. I am happy to guide you through the primary wine regions and the different grape varieties in the subsequent chapters. This chapter will deal with the regions and characteristics of the six most important grape varieties used to make fresh and fruity wines.
Bordeaux Burgundy Rioja Barolo Mendoza California Vienna Loire
La Mancha Stellenbosch Rheingau Barossa

3. RIESLING
Riesling grapes are rarely mixed with other grape varieties and you will rarely find a wood aged Riesling wine; it is a real soloist! Riesling is a stubborn loner and has unrivaled possibilities: it usually has high acidic content, has a fresh mouthfeel, and tastes of freshly mowed grass, green apple, and citrus fruit.
Riesling grapes are rarely mixed with other grape varieties and you will rarely find a wood aged Riesling wine; it is a real soloist! Riesling is a stubborn loner and has unrivalled possibilities: it usually has high acidic content, has a fresh mouthfeel, and tastes of freshly mowed grass, green apple, and citrus fruit.

4. STYLES OF RIESLING
Riesling exists in several styles; from bone dry to decadently sweet, with honey and pear aromas.
A good Riesling from the Alsace or Germany, for example, is also very suitable for aging. This will slowly create a smell of petroleum, which shows that it is a true wild one for enthusiasts. Riesling can measure up to the world’s best grapes!
Riesling exists in several styles; from bone dry to decadently sweet, with honey and pear aromas. A good Riesling from the Alsace or Germany, for example, is also very suitable for ageing. This will slowly create a smell of petroleum, which shows that it is a true wild one for enthusiasts. Riesling can measure up to the world’s best grapes!

5. CHARDONNAY
Chardonnay is a versatile grape. Here, we will discuss the classic Chardonnay, which is idiosyncratic and has finesse.
It can be found in many wine regions all over the world. However, it originally comes from Burgundy.
Chardonnay is a versatile grape. Here, we will discuss the classic Chardonnay, which is idiosyncratic and has finesse. It can be found in many wine regions all over the world. However, it originally comes from Burgundy.

6. Classic Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Meursault and elsewhere in Burgundy are complex and subtle. Their flavor and bouquet compliment each other; every sip reveals something new like a Russian nesting doll!
Subtle flavors and aromas; vanilla, hazelnut and fresh white fruits, such as pear, melon and citrus fruit.
Chardonnay is versatile: from fresh and fruity to full, mature and firm. More will be said about this in the next chapter. This wine will always remain an interesting topic to discuss!
Classic Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Meursault and elsewhere in Burgundy are complex and subtle. Their flavour and bouquet compliment each other; every sip reveals something new like a Russian nesting doll! Subtle flavours and aromas; vanilla, hazelnut and fresh white fruits, such as pear, melon and citrus fruit. Chardonnay is versatile: from fresh and fruity to full, mature and firm. More will be said about this in the next chapter. This wine will always remain an interesting topic to discuss!

7. SAUVIGNON BLANC
The originally French grape variety from the Loire valley (of the famous Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé regions) became an appreciated first-class variety. In countries outside of Europe, Sauvignon Blanc has started a revolution. Connoisseurs feel that the nicest and purest Sauvignon Blanc comes from the cool Marlborough region in New Zealand.
Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, white and fruity and has a whirling character; it almost whirls out of the glass! It smells and tastes of freshly mown grass, asparagus, lime and grapefruit.
Sauvignon Blanc is a wine for a wide audience and can easily be combined with fresh salads, seafood and chicken, but it can also be drunk separately as an aperitif.
Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, white and fruity and has a whirling character; it almost whirls out of the glass! It smells and tastes of freshly mown grass, asparagus, lime and grapefruit. The originally French grape variety from the Loire valley (of the famous Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé regions) became an appreciated first-class variety. In countries outside of Europe, Sauvignon Blanc has started a revolution. Connoisseurs feel that the nicest and purest Sauvignon Blanc comes from the cool Marlborough region in New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc is a wine for a wide audience and can easily be combined with fresh salads, seafood and chicken, but it can also be drunk separately as an aperitif.

8. GRÜNER VELTLINER
Herbs, spices, purely fresh and firm:we are, of course, talking about the Austrian Grüner Veltliner, Austria’s most planted grape variety.
A true thirst quencher, but it also offers unparalleled possibilities. It tastes great with Asian cuisine or vegetable dishes and firm fish.
Herbs, spices, purely fresh and firm: we are, of course, talking about the Austrian Grüner Veltliner, Austria’s most planted grape variety. A true thirst quencher, but it also offers unparalleled possibilities. It tastes great with Asian cuisine or vegetable dishes and firm fish.

9. THE RIGHT ONE
Be careful to choose a good producer or you might end up drinking a weak watery wine that tastes not unlike water from the Danube river, which runs through the capital Vienna (the little purple area on the map).
When the label reads ‘Wachau’, ‘Smaragd’, or ‘Kamptal’ you made the right choice! Just about all Austrian wine regions are located in the east of the country.
Be careful to choose a good producer or you might end up drinking a weak watery wine that tastes not unlike water from the Danube river, which runs through the capital Vienna (the little purple area on the map). When the label reads ‘Wachau’, ‘Smaragd’, or ‘Kamptal’ you made the right choice! Just about all Austrian wine regions are located in the east of the country.

10. ALBARIÑO
The white Albariño wine is a light, dry white wine with apricot, pear and citrus fruit aromas, such as grapefruit. These citrus fruit aromas give it a slightly bitter aftertaste. Because of its unique flavor, the Spanish royal family frequently pours this wine for its guests.
The white Albariño wine is a light, dry white wine with apricot, pear and citrus fruit aromas, such as grapefruit. These citrus fruit aromas give it a slightly bitter aftertaste. Because of its unique flavour, the Spanish royal family frequently pours this wine for its guests.

11. GALICIA SECRET
In the northwestern coastal area Rías Baixas, in the beautiful and yet unknown Galicia region, one of Spain’s best wines is made: the white Albariño wine!
In the northwestern coastal area Rías Baixas, in the beautiful and yet unknown Galicia region, one of Spain’s best wines is made: the white Albariño wine!

12. VERDEJO
The Spanish white grape variety Verdejo from the Rueda region is used to make magnificent white wines. Rueda Verdejo wine is made entirely of Verdejo grapes,. Rueda Verdejo wine creates a true experience with flavors of herbs, spices, white pepper and light tropical fruits; really everything that a white wine should taste of…
There is some confusion about what Rueda wines exactly are; Rueda wine is not the same as Rueda Verdejo wine. Rueda wine consists of at least 40% Verdejo or Sauvignon grapes and is a young, fresh and pleasant wine.
The Spanish white grape variety Verdejo from the Rueda region is used to make magnificent white wines. There is some confusion about what Rueda wines exactly are; Rueda wine is not the same as Rueda Verdejo wine. Rueda wine consists of at least 40% Verdejo or Sauvignon grapes and is a young, fresh and pleasant wine. Rueda Verdejo wine is made entirely of Verdejo grapes, or ‘Verdeo’ as pioneer Michael Torres writes it. Rueda Verdejo wine creates a true experience with flavours of herbs, spices, white pepper and light tropical fruits; really everything that a white wine should taste of… Why don’t you open a bottle yourself?

13. RUEDA
Rueda is located just above the Spanish capital of Madrid. This old viticultural area has been revitalized over the last few years. Its soil and climate owe their characteristics to the fact that Rueda is on the northernmost part of Spain’s inner plateau (‘meseta central’ in Spain). Rueda stretches across a slightly sloping landscape among cities that played an important role in Spanish medieval history. When indigenous grape varieties, especially Verdejo, were extensively replanted in the region, a whole new generation of fresh, young, very fruity wines was created.
Rueda is located just above the Spanish capital of Madrid. This old viticultural area has been revitalised over the last few years. Its soil and climate owe their characteristics to the fact that Rueda is on the northernmost part of Spain’s inner plateau (‘meseta central’ in Spanish). Rueda stretches across a slightly sloping landscape among cities that played an important role in Spanish medieval history. When indigenous grape varieties, especially Verdejo, were extensively replanted in the region, a whole new generation of fresh, young, very fruity wines was created.

14. THE END
In this chapter, I gave you an overview of the primary white grape varieties that are used to make fresh and fruity white wines. Obviously, there are many other grape varieties that fit the profile, so keep looking for your own style and experience your own taste; you will discover more exclusive varieties as you go!
In this chapter, I gave you an overview of the primary white grape varieties that are used to make fresh and fruity white wines. Obviously, there are many other grape varieties that fit the profile, so keep looking for your own style and experience your own taste; you will discover more exclusive varieties as you go!