Dry white wine

An unsweetened white wine used in cooking — deglazes pans and adds acidity to pan sauces, risotto, and seafood. Anything drinkable works; skip bottles labeled 'cooking wine.'

Dry white wine

Used for

  • risotto
  • pan sauces
  • seafood dishes
  • deglazing

In the kitchen

  • deglaze
  • reduce
  • simmer

Picking it at the store

  • Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are reliable, inexpensive defaults
  • Avoid oaked, sweet, or dessert wines — their flavor overpowers a savory dish

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