Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Franciacorta
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Franciacorta.
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 Lombardia
The Italian Champagne, the country's largest DOCG zone for classic-method sparklers. Fine, refined bubbles with signature notes of green apple, citrus, brioche, toasted almond and white flowers, taut and creamy finish (18 months minimum on lees, up to 60 for Riserva). Based on dominant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir for structure, Pinot Blanc for roundness. Satèn (low pressure, silky) and fruity rosé versions.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 73% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 73% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 72% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 71% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 68% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 61% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 42% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- YeastPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- BriochePresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 6% of Chardonnay
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