Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Haskovo
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Haskovo.
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.
Major sub-region of the Thracian Valley (southern Bulgaria, foot of the eastern Rhodopes), temperate continental climate moderated by Mediterranean winds via the Sakar corridor. Merlot is the signature red (reputed Bulgaria's best from old vines): dense and deep with plum, blackberry, black cherry, cocoa and a balsamic touch, round tannins. Mavrud is a robust autochthone, Rubin (Syrah × Nebbiolo) is spicy. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon.