Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Almaty

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Almaty.

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 Almaty

Cradle of Kazakh wine in the foothills of the Tian Shan, high-altitude vineyards (up to 2. 500 m in the Assa valley), continental climate with marked day-night temperature swings preserving acidity. Saperavi and Pinot Noir are the signature reds: Saperavi deep with dark fruits, plum and a spicy touch; Pinot Noir fine and silky with cherries. Riesling is the taut signature white with citrus and minerality.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?