When you want to send a wine gift to somebody special, you want to make sure that you choose the right bottle or bottles. There are so many different types of white wine on the market that it can be tough to choose. Here are some of the different types from which you can choose.

Chenin Blanc

The grapes used to make this type of white wine are cultivated in the Loire Valley of France. They are also cultivated in California. This wine is known and loved for its light and fruity flavours as well as its high level of acidity.

Chardonnay

These grapes are grown in various regions around the world. They are versatile since they are used to produce some of the most complex white wine varieties. Chardonnay has a full and velvety appeal along with a medium to high level of acidity. You will even notice some nutty, fruity or spicy tones.

Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris

Pinot Grigio is cultivated in France and Italy while Pinot Gris grapes are grown in the United States. In Europe, these wines have higher acidity levels and less body than the American varieties. They also have a lovely citrus aroma.

Gewurztraminer

As the name may suggest, these grapes are cultivated in Germany. These grapes ripen best in climates that are on the cooler side. This wine has a crisp flavour along with light acidity and a bolder flavour.

Riesling

This is a very popular type of white wine and it is commonly grown in Germany, France and in New York too. Riesling has medium to high acidity along with distinct flowery or fruity aromas.

Sauvingnon Blanc

Grown in South Africa, France, Loire and Bordeaux, California and New Zealand, these grapes have light acidity as well as fruity components making it a popular choice for many wine lovers.

These are just the top white wine varieties in the world. It is worth noting that even the same type of wine will have different flavours depending on the region in which the grapes are cultivated. The weather and soil quality are two main factors that influence the flavour of the grapes and, therefore, the flavour of the wine too.