6 White Wines You've Never Heard Of

Grillo (pronounced GREE-lo) is a Sicilian white wine that is full of character. This dry white wine comes in lighter and richer styles. Light wines show flavors of citrus and florals, while richer versions show apples and savory notes, with intriguing minerality and salinity.

Torrontés has recently become a summertime darling, with its affordable price and fruity flavors. This light and crisp white wine hails from Argentina, and it shows flavors of citrus, white florals, and tropical fruits.

If you like Sauvignon Blanc, then give Vermentino a try. This white wine grows mainly in France and Italy, and it can be found for a great value. Light-to-medium-bodied and crisp, this wine shows aromas and flavors of citrus leaf, green apple, and minerals.

If you love pairing white wine with food, then Verdejo is your new best friend. This Spanish white wine is phenomenal with foods as diverse as seafood, spicy Asian cuisine, and tapas dishes like bacalau (deep-fried cod) and torreznos (pan-fried pork). This wine has high acidity, fresh citrus flavors, and a streak of minerality.

Txakoli (CHOCK-oh-lee) is a light and delicious white wine from Basque country, in Spain. This wine is the essence of summer. It’s fresh, light, and slightly fizzy, with tangy flavors of citrus and minerals. Enjoy this wine with your favorite fresh seafood.

Etna Bianco is an Italian white wine that grows in the volcanic soils near Mt. Etna, Sicily. This wine is extraordinary with seafood, as it has vibrant acidity, fresh citrus flavors, and notes of salinity and minerality. If you love scallops or oysters, don’t skip out on this wine.

If you thought all of these white wines were light and crisp, think again! Viognier (VEE-ohn-yay) is a rich, full-bodied white wine that will remind you of Chardonnay. Grown all over the world, this varietal tastes fruity and lush, with notes of apricots, peaches, and flower petals.