Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Colli Perugini
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Colli Perugini.
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 Umbria
Umbrian DOC (1981) south-west of Perugia (Deruta, Marsciano, Piegaro), argilo-calcareous hills between the Tiber and Lake Trasimeno. Sangiovese (≥50%) as the signature red — balanced with bright cherry, plum, violet and a spiced-balsamic touch, firm tannins. Trebbiano Toscano and Grechetto as fresh signature whites with white flowers, citrus and a mineral touch. Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay as single-variety wines.