Summer is still in full-swing! I’m not yet ready to pull out the crock-pot and cozy up by the fireplace. I plan to enjoy these last few weeks in style!
Speaking of style, this summer I focused on getting to know white wines from around the globe. In every visit to the grocery store or wine shop, I made an effort to try white wines from different countries. Some were amazing, others were okay, and a few…. let’s just say I’ll try anything once. But I had fun experimenting and walked away with a few new favorites.
Here’s my go-to list!
Vinho Verde
Place: Portugal 🇵🇹
Grapes: Alvarinho, Arinto, Loureiro
Style: Dry, light-bodied, acidic, low alcohol, semi-sparkling
Flavor Profile: Green Apple, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit
Fiano
Place: Italy 🇮🇹
Grapes: Fiano
Style: Dry, full-bodied, acidic, medium alcohol
Flavor Profile: Green Apple, Peach, Mint, White Flower, Honey
Torrontés
Place: Argentina 🇦🇷
Grapes: Torrontés
Style: Dry, medium-bodied, medium alcohol, aromatic, floral
Flavor Profile: Apricot, Nectarine, Melon, Rose
Furmint
Place: Hungary 🇭🇺
Grapes: Furmint
Style: Dry, light-bodied, very acidic, medium alcohol
Flavor Profile: Apple, Peach, Lemon, Nuts, Honey
Assyrtiko
Place: Greece 🇬🇷
Grapes: Torrontés
Style: Dry, medium-bodied, high alcohol
Flavor Profile: Lemon, Apricot, Peach, Passion-fruit, Blossom
Cheers!
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A good reference for those who pay attention to flavor and style. Love the maps. They provide a good visual showing precisely where it comes from