Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Calabria
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Calabria.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
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.
More informations about the region of Calabria
Italy's far south between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas, a millennia-old tradition (Greek "Oenotria"). Emblematic Gaglioppo (the "black prince"): sun-drenched reds with signature notes of black cherry, candied plum, garrigue, tobacco, spice and balsamic notes, firm tannins — peaking at Ciro DOC on the Ionian coast. Also fleshy Magliocco, dense Nerello, Greco Bianco in a fresh, almondy white, ample Mantonico. Hot Mediterranean climate, volcanic and clay-sandy soils.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StrawPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay