Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Bahia
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Bahia.
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.
Tropical vineyard in the Vale do São Francisco (9°S), 1,000 km from the equator, semi-arid climate (600 mm, 3,100 hours of sun/year) enabling 2. 5 harvests per year, unique in the world. Syrah is the signature full-bodied and sun-drenched red with intense blackberry, candied plum, pepper and spiced notes, round tannins and brilliant fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo complement.