Dry wines are better with serious cuisine, while lighter wines can be served with snacks and desserts. The major red wine varieties ranging from intense to light include cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, shiraz or syrah, merlot, burgundy or pinot noir and chianti. The main white varieties ranging from dry to light and fruity include sauvignon blanc, pinot blanc, chardonnay, chablis blanc, rhine, chenin blanc and white zinfandel.