what are the different types of wines
White wines include: 1  Chardonnay â one of the worldâs most popular types of wine, Chardonnay is a fruity, often oaky, and usually dry white wine. 2  Chenin Blanc. 3  Muscadet â a very dry white from the Loire Valley in France which is an excellent combination with oysters and other shellfish.4  Muscat Blanc.hey are usually drunk at or just below room temperature. Types of red wine include: 1  Beaujolais â this is a fruity French wine made with Gamay grapes. 2  Bordeaux-a French red wine including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes.