Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Torgiano
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Torgiano.
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
Historic Umbrian DOC (1968) south of Perugia, rolling terroirs around Torgiano. Sangiovese signature in red (≥50%): ruby robe, elegant cherry, raspberry, plum and floral-spice notes, fine tannins and freshness. Canaiolo, Trebbiano Toscano and Ciliegiolo as complements. The Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG (1990), with superb ageing, is the emblem of Lungarotti (Rubesco).
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay