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White WinesResearchers have revealed that wine was most likely discovered between 4000 B.C. and 3000 B.C. in the Persian Gulf and Nile River area. Like many other human discoveries, the discovery of wine was most likely a happy accident.
Early Egyptians may have drunk white wines that were stomped and fermented in vats. Today, white wines are enjoyed with food or alone just for their tastes.
Types of White Wine Grapes: VarietalsWhite wines can be made from many types of grapes. If a wine made in the United States, New Zealand, Australia or South America consists at least 75 percent of a given grape, the wine can be labeled with the grape's name and is considered a varietal.
In other words, a California Chardonnay can only be labeled "Chardonnay" if at least 75 percent of the juice comes from Chardonnay grapes. Most European white wine standards are a little stricter, requiring 85 percent of the type of varietal grape to be used.
Below is a table of white wine varietals:
White Wine: ChablisChablis is a famous wine-producing region in the Burgundy area of France, well-known for growing Chardonnay grapes.
Chablis is also a semi-generic name for any type of dry white wine in the United States. This name is fading away as consumers become more familiar with varietals and become increasingly sophisticated in wine purchasing.
White Wine Food PairingsWhen looking at wine and food-pairing suggestions, remember that these suggestions are not rules. Part of the fun of pairing wines and foods is in the experimenting. That being said, some suggestions for pairing white wines with foods include:
Top White WinesLike wine and food pairings, choosing your favorite white wines is a matter of personal taste. Some top-rated white wines include:
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