Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Franciacorta

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Franciacorta.

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More informations about the variety Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

More informations about the region of Lombardie

The wine region of Franciacorta is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ca' del Bosco or the Domaine Ca' del Bosco produce mainly wines sparkling, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franciacorta are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franciacorta often reveals types of flavors of cream, hazelnut or elderflower and sometimes also flavors of gooseberry, passion fruit or savory.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

MicrobioPresent in 76% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 75% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 74% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 73% of Chardonnay
OakPresent in 69% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 64% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 45% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 22% of Chardonnay
FloralPresent in 20% of Chardonnay

CitrusPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
Red fruitPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
YeastPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
PeachPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
BriochePresent in 10% of Chardonnay
CreamPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
PearPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
ToastyPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 8% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

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