Vinho Verde

If you're searching for a white wine that adds zest and citrus to whatever you're cooking, go no further than Vinho Verde. While it may not be the most popular wine you'll find at your local grocery store, you shouldn't have to go out of your way to get a bottle of this stuff. It's a Portuguese wine described as "the Sprite of the wine world" by Wide Open Eats. It's beautiful, light, and has citrus overtones. Vinho Verde is also an effervescent wine (though it falls short of being classified as a semi-sparkling wine by Serious Eats), which means it's slightly fizzy.

Do you want to know what Vinho Verde is ideal for in the kitchen? Wide Open Eats recommends using it to cook a chicken or turkey breast — simply coat the meat in Vinho Verde and start cooking. It is likely to improve the tastes of otherwise bland white meats.

Detailed information:

Best for: cooking Risotto, Chicken, Turkey Breast

ABV: 13%

Tasting Notes: Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Green Apple