Light White

White Light bodied

Light, crisp white wines. Pinot Grigio, Muscadet, Albariño, and refreshing whites.

Light White wine style — watercolor illustration

Serving Guide

Temperature
7–10°C
Glass Type
universal
Aging Potential
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Typical Grape Varieties

Albariño Pinot Grigio Trebbiano Vermentino

Regions for This Style

Bourgogne 935 wines Alsace 878 wines Mosel 744 wines Pfalz 713 wines Rheinhessen 479 wines California 429 wines Marlborough 425 wines Friuli-Venezia Giulia 375 wines

Food Pairings

Aperitif ●●●●● Appetizer ●●●●● Baked Potato ●●●●● Barbecue ●●●●● Beans ●●●●● Chestnut ●●●●● Chicken ●●●●● Asian Food ●●●●●

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About This Style

Light, refreshing whites with bright acidity and clean fruit. Unoaked and crisp, they serve as ideal aperitifs and pair with salads, shellfish, and light appetizers. Best enjoyed young and well-chilled.

At a Glance

Wines
4
Wine Type
White
Body
Light

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