Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Sebino
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Sebino.
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.
Lombardy IGT south of Lake Iseo (Brescia province, immediate neighbour of Franciacorta), glacial morainic hills, stony calcareous soils, temperate climate moderated by the lake. Chardonnay is the signature white — generous and taut with yellow apple, pear, citrus, brioche, hazelnut and mineral notes, often the base for fine sparkling wines. Lively Pinot Bianco and ethereal Pinot Nero as whites. Supple Merlot, firm Cabernet, noble Nebbiolo and vivid Barbera as varietal reds.