Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Asti

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

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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 Asti is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. We currently count 468 estates and châteaux in the of Asti, producing 707 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Asti go well with generally quite well with dishes .

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
PearPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay

SpicesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
FloralPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
TropicalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
SagePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
AcaciaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
HoneysucklePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
MelonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group

Endeavour Group announced it has signed an agreement with Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits arm of French luxury goods giant LVMH, to acquire Cape Mentelle. A fee wasn’t disclosed. Completion of the deal will take place ‘in due course’, pending licensing approval, said Endeavour, a leading retail and hospitality group that has alcohol retailer Dan Murphy’s and several other wine brands in its portfolio. Cape Mentelle was founded in 1970 and the deal heralds an ownership change for a pioneer of ...

DWWA 2022: Sneak preview of styles to look out for

With more than 18,200 wines tasted by our expert judging panels and entrants spanning 56 countries, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022 edition promises to deliver an eclectic mix of brilliant bottles to seek out – across a broad range of prices. Official results for DWWA 2022, including the winners of coveted Platinum and Best in Show medals, won’t be published until 7th of June. However, here are just a few of the styles to watch out for, based on a selection of personal highligh ...

Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma sold to Foley Family Wines

Foley Family Wines has returned to the acquisition trail in California by announcing its acquisition of Sonoma’s Chateau St. Jean from the Americas division of Treasury Wine Estates, owner of Penfolds in Australia. Foley said it ‘plans to restore the winery to its former glory’. A fee for the deal was not disclosed, but the purchase includes the historic 1920s chateau building, a 6,000-square-foot visitor centre, a winery facility and almost 32 hectares (79 acres) of estate vineyards. Fole ...