Vino blanco

Vino blanco meaning in English

Vino blanco (pronounced VEE-noh BLAHN-koh) means “white wine” in Spanish. In wine context, vino means wine and blanco means white, so the phrase refers to white wine rather than a specific grape, brand, or sweetness level. It is sometimes casually referred to as blanco wine by English speakers.

Most vino blanco is made from white grapes, though some white wines can be made from red grapes when the juice is separated from the skins early.

Vino blanco, vino bianco, and vin blanc

Vino blanco is Spanish for white wine. Vino bianco is Italian for white wine, and vin blanc is French for white wine. They point to the same broad wine category, but the language changes by country and label.

What it usually tastes like

White wines range from crisp and high-acid (think Sauvignon Blanc) to rich and creamy (some Chardonnays, especially with oak and malolactic fermentation). Many are served chilled—often around 45–50°F (7–10°C).

Vino blanco in Argentina

Argentina’s best-known white grape is Torrontés, famous for aromatic, floral wines. You’ll also see Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from high-elevation areas in Salta and Mendoza (including the Uco Valley).

Vino = wine
Vino tinto = red wine
Vino rosado = rosé wine

FAQ

What is white wine in Spanish?

White wine in Spanish is vino blanco.

Is vino blanco dry or sweet?

It depends on the bottle. Many white wines are dry, but vino blanco can also be off-dry or sweet. On Spanish labels, seco usually means dry and dulce means sweet.

Is vino blanco the same as vino bianco?

They mean the same general thing - white wine - but vino blanco is Spanish and vino bianco is Italian.

What is vino bianco?

Vino bianco is the Italian translation for white wine, just as vino blanco is the Spanish translation.