Although Spain has been traditionally a country with a greater preference for red wines -both in terms of production and consumption- there are many wine lovers who, when the heat wave arrives, the thermometers shoot up, thirst increases and the bottles are empty in the blink of an eye, immediately enjoy the wide diversity of white wines offered by the diverse vineyards of this country. Naturally, without compromising on quality. After all, there is no summer that is sufficiently exhausting nor any climatic inclemency that could make anyone lower their guard in a decision as important as choosing the wine that will cheer up the evening at the end of the day (or maybe in the middle of the day).
Dry white wine nuances
In any case, the heart of the matter is: which white wine to choose in these days when the heat is stifling? Many people prefer fruity wines, those with a youthful and fragrant expression that seduce with fresh fruit aromas and a direct and simple palate, a sweet and slightly acidic flavor.
However, we will deal with dry white wines instead, a variant that may not currently have the same commercial pull as the previous wines, but could be much more fascinating for those who decide to discover the richness of nuances and multiplicity of alternatives, considering the different origins, varieties, vineyards, winemaking techniques, aging, etc.
Certainly, in the wide range of dry white wines, not all of them are suitable to be enjoyed during the summer months. There are also some perfectly wintry whites, for the fireplace and scarf. A long-aged Montrachet, a classic Chardonnay, one of those that are pure smoothness and reminiscent of butter and brioche. However, after all, it is all a matter of taste. There will be infatuated with pouring a wine like this on the deck of the yacht, and then take a dip in front of Mykonos. May the god Bacchus forgive them.
In contrast to aromatic whites, dry white wines are those with low sugar content, in which mineral, floral, lactic, and honeyed aromatic nuances are predominant.