Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Leverano

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

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 Puglia

DOC of Salento (Lecce: Leverano, Arnesano and part of Copertino), Mediterranean climate and varied soils. Negroamaro (≥50%) is the flagship red — full-bodied and solar with intense notes of ripe cherry, plum, dark fruits, tobacco and a refined balsamic-southern character, round tannins. Malvasia Nera, Primitivo and Montepulciano as fruity complements (≤40%). Malvasia Bianca (≥50%) and Vermentino as lively whites with citrus.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?