Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Montefalco
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Montefalco.
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
DOCG of Umbria around the medieval town of Montefalco. Sagrantino as sole autochthonous grape, among the most tannic in the world (record phenolic content). Powerful and austere flagship reds with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, candied black cherry, ink, leather, tobacco, liquorice and oriental spices, massive tannins and dense palate — exceptional aging (15-20 years). Min.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay