Our Fruity White Wines

A fruity white wine is often the ideal companion for simple moments: an aperitif with friends, a terrace lunch, a seafood platter or sunshine-inspired cuisine. At Vinodelice, we have selected white wines from the world's finest vineyards, with one thing in common: generous fruit expression, plenty of freshness and immediate pleasure.

How to choose a fruity white wine?

Not all fruity white wines are alike. Some foreground citrus, others exotic fruits, white fruits or flowers.

Do you love very aromatic whites?

Sauvignon Blancs are among the most expressive grape varieties. Lemon, grapefruit, exotic fruit and fresh herbs form their signature. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand is often considered the archetype of the modern fruity white wine: intensely aromatic, driven by exotic fruit, citrus and beautiful freshness, it has established itself as a world reference for lovers of generous, easy-to-appreciate whites. The Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc, the Rocky Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc from McHenry Hohnen or the Sauvignon Blanc from Francis Ford Coppola perfectly illustrate this hedonistic style.

Do you love white fruit and citrus?

Rieslings often offer one of the finest balances between freshness and aromatic intensity. Lime, apple, white peach or lemon blossom express themselves with great elegance. The cuvées from Frères Engel, Pewsey Vale, Mulando or Poderi Colla are magnificent examples.

Do you love round, generous whites?

Mâconnais, Margaret River or Marlborough Chardonnays seduce with their notes of pear, peach, stone fruit and sometimes brioche. They offer more volume on the palate than Sauvignon Blancs while retaining beautiful freshness. The Chardonnays from Domaine Les Chenevières, Domaine Béranger, Catalina Sounds or McHenry Hohnen perfectly illustrate this diversity.

Do you love exotic and aromatic whites?

Some grape varieties take fruit expression even further. Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne or Altesse develop notes of lychee, apricot, mango, pineapple, white flowers or gentle spices. Lovers of expressive whites will particularly enjoy the Gewurztraminer from Frères Engel, the Viognier from Kleinood, the Marsanne-Roussanne from McHenry Hohnen or the Roussette de Savoie "Sublime" from Caves de Cruet.

A world tour of fruity white wines

At Vinodelice, we hold one conviction: fruit never expresses itself quite the same way depending on the climate. In cool vineyards like Marlborough, Alsace, Burgundy or Eden Valley, fruity white wines often favour citrus, white fruit and freshness. In sunnier regions like the Rhône, southern Australia, Tuscany or certain parts of South Africa, the grape varieties develop more generous aromas of peach, apricot, stone fruit or exotic fruit.

This collection invites you to travel through some of the world's finest vineyards: Marlborough, Margaret River, Eden Valley, Alsace, Burgundy, Tuscany, Trentino, Stellenbosch and Ningxia. Because a fruity white wine can be lively, generous, exotic or elegant — and it is precisely this diversity that makes it so fascinating.

Our top picks for discovering fruity white wines

For the aperitif

• Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2023
• Campo Maccione Vermentino 2022
• Villa Vescovile Pinot Grigio 2022

For Sauvignon Blanc lovers

• Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2023
• McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2023
• Francis Ford Coppola Sauvignon Blanc 2022

For discovering Rieslings

• Frères Engel Riesling Alsace 2023
• Pewsey Vale Single Vineyard Estate Riesling 2024
• Mulando M365 Riesling 2021

For Chardonnay lovers

• Catalina Sounds Chardonnay 2022
• McHenry Hohnen Apiary Block Chardonnay 2023
• Domaine Les Chenevières Mâcon-Villages 2023

For lovers of exotic fruit

• Frères Engel Gewurztraminer Terroir 2022
• Kleinood Tamboerskloof Viognier
• McHenry Hohnen Marsanne-Roussanne 2022
• Caves de Cruet Sublime Altesse 2023

To go off the beaten track

• Kleinood Buurman Chenin Blanc 2023
• Rocca delle Macie Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2022
• Château Les Pins Blanc 2024

The star grape varieties of fruity white wines

Sauvignon Blanc - Citrus, exotic fruit: Very fruity

Riesling - Lemon, apple, white peach: Fruity and fresh

Chardonnay - Pear, peach, stone fruit: Fruity and round

Chenin Blanc - Quince, apple, stone fruit: Fruity and complex

Vermentino - Citrus, white flowers: Fruity and Mediterranean

Pinot Grigio - Pear, apple, flowers: Light and fruity

Gewurztraminer - Lychee, rose, exotic fruit: Very aromatic

Viognier - Apricot, peach, white flowers: Rich and fruity

Marsanne - Stone fruit, honey, apricot: Round and fruity

Roussanne - Pear, flowers, white fruit: Elegant and fruity

Altesse - Apricot, mango, exotic fruit: Fruity and generous

Fruity white wine and food pairing

Aperitif: Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino

Seafood: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Asian cuisine: Riesling, Chenin Blanc

Summer salads: Pinot Grigio, Vermentino

Poultry: Chardonnay

Mediterranean cuisine: Vermentino

Goat's cheese: Sauvignon Blanc

Spiced cuisine: Riesling, Gewurztraminer

Fruity white wine or mineral white wine?

The two styles can complement each other. A fruity white wine puts its fruit aromas to the fore, while a mineral white wine often prioritises freshness, tension and salinity. The finest wines often manage to combine both dimensions harmoniously.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about fruity white wines

What is the fruitiest white wine?

Sauvignon Blanc is among the most aromatic grape varieties, but Gewurztraminer, Viognier or certain Rieslings can offer even more expressive profiles.

Which fruity white wine to choose for an aperitif?

Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino and Pinot Grigio are particularly well suited thanks to their freshness and generosity.

Which fruity white wine for beginners?

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are excellent entry points into the world of white wines.

Is a fruity white wine necessarily sweet?

No. The vast majority of fruity white wines are perfectly dry. The fruity character comes from the aromas naturally developed by the grape variety rather than from sugar.

Which fruity white wine to give as a gift?

A New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, an Alsatian Riesling, a Burgundy Chardonnay or a Gewurztraminer all make excellent gifts.

Which fruity white wine under €15?

Italian Vermentino, certain Australian Chardonnays, Pinot Grigio, Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc often offer excellent pleasure-to-price ratio.