Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Gambellara
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Gambellara.
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 west of Vicenza on basaltic volcanic hills as an extension of Soave, black mineral-rich soils, temperate continental climate. Garganega is king in whites (≥80%): dry and taut with notes of yellow apple, pear, citrus, almond, white flowers and a smoky volcanic mineral touch, straight acidity and saline finish. Trebbiano di Soave as complement. Dry, Classico, fine Spumante, Vin Santo and DOCG Recioto di Gambellara sweet passito.