What Is White wine and How Can I Use It?
White wine is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 1,603 recipes to get you started.
What is white wine?
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, typically made of fermented grape juice. The natural chemical balance of grapes is such that they can ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients.
Wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast consumes the sugars found in the grapes and converts them into alcohol. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts are used depending on the type of wine being produced.
Tasting
Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. Wines are made up of chemical compounds which are similar or identical to those in fruits, vegetables, and spices. The sweetness of wine is determined by the amount of residual sugar in the wine after fermentation, relative to the acidity present in the wine. Dry wine, for example, has only a small amount of residual sugar.
Individual flavors may also be detected, due to the complex mix of organic molecules such as esters and terpenes that grape juice and wine can contain. Experienced tasters can distinguish between flavors characteristic of a specific grape and flavors that result from other factors in wine making.
Typical intentional flavor elements in wine are those imparted by aging in oak casks ; chocolate, vanilla, or coffee almost always come from the oak and not the grape itself.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving 5 fl oz (147g)Where found
White wine is usually found in the liquor section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
White wine is a member of the Beverages US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does white wine weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 29 grams |
| 1 serving 5 fl oz | 147 grams |
Related
Beverages
| In Chinese: | 白葡萄酒 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | vin blanc | |
| en español: | vino blanco |
Recipes using white wine
There are 1603 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Secret Ingredient French Onion Soup
A French onion soup that boasts an abundance of caramelized onions and a deep, rich color achieved with a secret ingredient. This addition enhances the depth of color and adds a subtle backdrop to the soup, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the caramelized onions.
Meatballs with Sauce
Cheese-stuffed meatballs simmered in a roux-thickened tomato sauce with white wine. Made with ground sirloin and cheddar, served over spaghetti or rice.
So Dood Gazpacho
Classic chilled gazpacho, the no-cook Spanish soup of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, and onion blended with tomato juice and a splash of wine. Light, refreshing, vegan, and ready in 10 minutes.
Prairiehare's French Onion Soup
A very simple recipe for a classic, which helps you to get warm in the winter (ok, I mean when it is getting 4° Celsius in the night in Southern California). The number of servings is accurate when you have it as a meal - as a starter it should serve way more people. I did not list any spices, as I usually have self made chicken broth which is already pretty tasty and spicy, sweetness comes from the onions and the white wine balances it. For bread and cheese - don't think about any fancy, old dry bread is good and any cheese which melts. The onions are king when it comes to taste. Ovenproof crock bowls are very nice for final preparation and serving the soup.
Spiced Carrot & Orange Soup
Warm up a cool autumn day with this fragrant soup that is full of flavor in every spoonful.
Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce
This delicious spaghetti sauce is loaded with heart healthy ingredients. After trying this sauce, you will always skip the store-bought ones.
Prosciutto & Green Pea Risotto
Creamy prosciutto and green pea risotto finished with Parmesan, fresh basil, and a splash of cream. Salty cured ham and sweet peas make this Italian rice dish rich and satisfying.
Roasted Spiced Pumpkin Maple Soup
Nothing is better than a warm pumpkin soup at your Thanksgiving menu.
Tripe Spicy Batter
Tripe spicy batter: precooked tripe dipped in a zesty white-wine batter spiked with garlic, chili, and Greek gyros seasoning, then fried crisp and golden. Crunchy fritters to dunk in tartar sauce or mayo.
Stir-Fry for One
Solo stir-fry for one with marinated chicken, beef, or pork tossed with broccoli and celery in a quick ginger-garlic sauce. Single-serving Chinese-style dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Stir-Fry for One
Solo stir-fry for one with marinated chicken, beef, or pork tossed with broccoli and celery in a quick ginger-garlic sauce. Single-serving Chinese-style dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
Classic beef and broccoli stir fry with soy-ginger marinated round steak in a glossy cornstarch-thickened sauce. Takeout favorite, made cleaner at home.
Spicy Steamed Mussels
The recipe blends equal amounts of gueuze and Chardonnay to make these mussels fragrant, and adds Cajun spices for heat. We suggest a farmhouse ale in the Flemish tradition to pair with the mussels.
Pasta with Hot Sausage & Rapini
Fairly easy to put together, and the dish was packed with flavor and very filling too. It is an excellent way to add dark leafy greens such as rapini into your meal. Feel feel to use kale or spinach to replace rapini.
Chard Panini with Bean Spread
These delicious panini is made with whole grain bread, spread with creamy yet tasty white bean spread, topped with swiss chard that's braised in a mixture of broth and wine. It fills you up, gives you all the nutrients you need, and satisfies your tummy.
Filets of Sole in White Wine Sauce
Filets of sole in white wine sauce poaches delicate sole in an oven-warmed bath of clam juice, dry white wine, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Elegant French-style fish, low in fat and big in flavor.
Puree of Tomato Soup
Silky pureed tomato soup made from fresh over-ripe tomatoes, slow-sweated onions, garlic, white wine and fresh herbs. Strained twice for a smooth, skin-and-seed-free bowl. Naturally vegan, no cream, with optional fresh mozzarella.
Cactus Chili No. 2982
Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, grated sharp Cheddar and crushed red pepper flakes alongside.
Sole with Lemon, Capers & Almonds
Tender sole fillets pan-seared in olive oil, then drizzled with a buttery white wine sauce brightened by fresh lemon juice, briny capers, and toasted slivered almonds. Ready in 20 minutes.
Herbed Goat Cheese & Tomato Tarts
Juicy tomatoes on a bed of flaky puff pastry with caramelized onions and goat cheese.
