Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Alta Langa

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

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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 Piémont

The wine region of Alta Langa is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Enrico Serafino or the Domaine Contratto produce mainly wines sparkling and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alta Langa are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alta Langa often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, floral or straw and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, biscuits or pear.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

MicrobioPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
OakPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
YeastPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay

ApplesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
CreamPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
BriochePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
StonePresent in 1% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

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