White Grapes

Learn about the main white grape varieties of the world with our detailed guides.

Whether you want to know more about Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or Pinot Grigio – you will find everything from the grapes’ main characteristics and flavours to main wine regions and food and wine recommendations.

Bunches of ripe Sauvignon Blanc grape hanging on a vine

A Guide to Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic white grape variety grown all over the world, with most famous examples from France and New Zealand. Learn all about it with our guide.

A Guide to Chardonnay

Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white grape variety, grown in almost every corner of the world. Learn all about it with our guide.

Close up of a grape bunch of Pinot Gris on its vine, surrounded by vine leaves. The grapes are greyish-pink with sun shining on them.

A Guide to Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris is a white grape variety grown in France, Germany (Grauburgunder) and Italy (Pinot Grigio). Learn all about it with our guide.

Close up of an Albariño grape - a white grape variety from Spain and Portugal, in the vineyards.

A Guide to Albariño / Alvarinho

Albariño is a white grape variety mainly grown in Spain and Portugal, where it is known as Alvarinho. Learn all about it with our guide.