Which white wine is typically light to medium bodied with moderate acidity and is commonly produced unoaked?

• A. Pinot Grigio
• B. Chardonnay
• C. Sauvignon Blanc
• D. Gewurztraminer

Answer: (A)

Pinot Grigio fits this profile because it’s usually light to medium-bodied with a crisp, moderate level of acidity, and it’s commonly produced unoaked to preserve bright fruit flavors. The unoaked style keeps the wine fresh and lively, rather than showing the creamy, toasty notes that oak aging can add. Chardonnay often has more body and is frequently aged in oak, which gives it a fuller, sometimes buttery character. Sauvignon Blanc can be very high in acidity and zippy, sometimes sharper, while Gewurztraminer is aromatic with softer acidity and often a sweeter or off-dry character. So the combination of lighter body, moderate acidity, and typical unoaked production points to Pinot Grigio.