Let´s look at the different types of white wine grapes and what kind of wine can be made of these grapes.

Types of White Wine Producing Grapes
There are literally hundreds of grape varieties in the world. Most types of white wine producing grape are varieties of the species Vitis vinifera, but the species Vitis labrusca (the fox grape), native to the Eastern United States, also has a couple of subspecies, the Noah and Niagara fox grapes, that can be used in the production of white wine.

Classic White Wine Grapes
The aromas and flavours of a wine come in many different forms, and very rarely does a wine smell or taste of grapes. Below are thumbnail guides to what I consider the six classic white grape varieties. Some will be familiar to even the novice wine drinker, although others, such as Viognier and Chenin Blanc, have spent less time in the limelight.

Know Your White Grapes
The grape is a fruit or crop like any other, and crops come from different regions for a reason. Bananas come from the Tropics, apples from the northern U.S., and figs from the Mediterranean. Wine grapes also come from various regions and countries. To help you identify grape varieties, here is a list of the major white grapes and their characteristics.

Types of White Wine: Video Series
Learn everything you need to know about white wine, here are 14 instructional videos.