White grapes, also called green grapes, are grape varieties with pale green to yellow-green skin, as opposed to red or black grapes; the term covers both seedless table grapes eaten fresh and white wine grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling, which are grown for wine rather than eating.
Grapes were likely first cultivated in the Middle East and Mediterranean region thousands of years ago; white grapes today are grown widely in California, Washington, Italy, and France.
As a table fruit, white grapes are eaten fresh, added to salads and fruit salads, or used in tarts and desserts for their crisp texture and mild sweetness. They're also cooked into savory dishes, roasted, grilled, or sautéed alongside meat, poultry, or seafood, a pairing common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. Their flavor is light, mildly sweet, and slightly floral, pairing well with mint, basil, thyme, almonds, walnuts, and soft cheeses like brie and goat cheese.