{"title":"White","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Finest White Wine Sales Online – Rich, Crisp, and Curated by Experts \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to In The Cru White Wine Collection - your gateway to discovering outstanding wines. Expressive, small-production white wines from some of the best vineyards on the planet. Whether you like your white wine buttery and big, crisp and mineral forward, or aromatic and balanced, we have a white wine for every palate and moment, selected by our master sommelier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the list ranging from California to Spain to Italy and beyond, we pride ourselves on providing low-intervention, sustainable, and sommelier-selected wines that pack a punch when it comes to flavor and personality. These aren’t grocery-store wines — they’re handmade, terroir-driven bottles selected to surprise and delight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Purchase White Wine from IN THE CRU?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandpicked, Sommelier-Approved Wines: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur wines are curated--we seek smaller producers, biodynamic vineyards, and famous regions like the Loire Valley, Burgundy, the Mosel, and California because we want better quality and more options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, Low-Intervention Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e For those who pay attention to what’s in their glass, our range features a broad selection of organic, minimal-intervention, and low-sulphatic white wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyles for Every Occasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e So, whether you’re in the mood for a seafood dinner, a bright and sunny picnic, or just a cozy night in, twist open one of our white wines to lift you: light and floral to rich and textured, our white wines suit whatever you’re feeling (or eating).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive shipping options: \u003c\/strong\u003eYour white wine is packed with best-in-class temperature control so you get your favorite wines delivered just as the winemaker intended — fresh, balanced, and full of character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop White Wines from Our Collection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore some of the standout bottles in our white wine collection — each one unique, expressive, and worth savoring:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/collections\/white\/products\/hess-collection-the-lioness-estate-chardonnay-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHess Collection The Lioness Estate Chardonnay 2017 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gutsy, barrel-aged Napa Chardonnay, with creamy vanilla and stone fruit flavors — terrific with those fancy dinners of yours, featuring seafood or roast chicken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/collections\/white\/products\/italo-cescon-pinot-grigio-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eItalo Cescon, Pinot Grigio 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight, fresh, and fruit forward, direct from Italy, Pinot Grigio: perfect for everyday sipping or for serving with salads, apps, and fettuccine alfredo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/collections\/white\/products\/benanti-etna-bianco-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eBenanti Etna Bianco 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volcanic, mineral-rich Sicilian white comes with citrus and saline aromas — perfect with grilled fish, shellfish, or Mediterranean food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs about White Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1. How long can I store white wine without drinking it?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re not aged in barrels for a year or more, and neither should your white wine be, for the most part. But some kinds, such as Chardonnay or Riesling, can improve with age if kept well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2. Is white wine always sweet? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNope, white wine is not always sweet. Some wines are dry (not sweet at all), while others are just slightly sweet, and still others are very sweet — it all depends on the grapes and how the winemaker makes the wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3. How exactly do you store white wine? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore your white wine in a cool, dark place, lying flat if it has a cork. Don’t allow the water to get too hot or for the product to sit in direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4. What should I eat with white wine? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite wine pairs well with seafood, grilled vegetables, chicken, light cheeses, and spicy Asian dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Premium White Wines Online – Only at In The Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're stocking up for the season or looking for your next wine discovery, our expert-curated white wine collection is the perfect place to start. From clean natural whites to age-worthy classics, we’ve got something for every wine lover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dolin-vermouth-de-chambery-blanc","title":"Dolin Vermouth de Chambery Blanc","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe sweet, pale ‘Blanc’ variety of vermouth was first created and made famous by Dolin in Chambéry long before Italian producers replicated the style as ‘Bianco’. The Blanc is traditionally served with a sliced strawberry, a splash of soda and a twist. 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At the end of the eighteenth century, that branch of the Gaetani family was left without heirs and the Terriccio was bought by the Poniatowski princes, emigrated from Poland, who then owned the property until the first half of the twentieth century. The Poniatowskis transformed the fortified reality of the castle into an agricultural estate: hence the construction of the farm to organize the production of wheat, olives and grapes, the construction of the cellar and other buildings and farmhouses.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe modern history of Terriccio begins in the first half of the 1900s, when the estate was acquired by the Marquises Serafini Ferri, which is the family of the current owner. With the important land improvement interventions carried out in the 1920s, the Serafini Ferri family brought the company and the estate to a state very close to the current one. 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The philosophy of La Roncaia is to express the uniqueness of Colli Orientali del Friuli terroir, always aiming for the best. 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