Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Tarija
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Tarija.
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Wine capital of Bolivia, ~80% of national vineyard, vines planted between 1,600 and 2,350 m altitude (among the highest in the world). Very sunny dry climate, strong day-night temperature range. Muscat of Alexandria is the signature white king (~70%): aromatic and floral with fresh grape, citrus, white flowers, peach and honey — base of Singani, national spirit comparable to Pisco. Dense Malbec (blackberry, plum, violet, spices), firm Tannat and Cabernet in modern reds.