Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Upper Thrace
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Upper Thrace.
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.
The emblematic wine plain of southern Bulgaria (35% of the vineyards), temperate continental climate conducive to great reds. Mavrud as the native flagship red: deep, intense ripe cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, leather, tobacco and spiced-balsamic notes, firm tannins and dense palate. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as structured reds built for ageing. Rubin (Nebbiolo × Syrah) and Pamid in support.