White wine

What kind of wine do I use when a recipe calls for white wine?

It depends on what food it's going into...

There are different types of white wine, ranging from dry, to sweet, to tart...what is the recipe for?

I recommend using Sutter Home, I think it is their chardany. You should be able to find it in your area. Ichi is right it does depend on what you are using, but pork and chicken recipes can call for it when baked or poached. If I was using it for a dessert I would definitely go to a wine tasting before I made my choice, sometimes those really dry really sweet wines are too much.