Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Colli Euganei
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Colli Euganei.
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.
Venetian DOC south-west of Padua, volcanic hills with basalt and limestone soils (~1,300 ha). Accessible and varied palette. Supple reds: Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (blackcurrant, plum, herbs), peppery Carmenère, native Raboso tannic and tangy (black cherry, spices), aromatic Marzemino. Fresh whites: mineral Garganega (almond, flowers), aromatic Moscato Fior d'Arancio (orange, honey), local Pinella and Serprino.