Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Cricova
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Cricova.
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.
Central Moldovan region 15 km north of Chișinău, famous for its 120 km of limestone underground galleries, continental climate. Traditional-method sparkling wines are the historic speciality: fine and taut with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, brioche and a chalky touch. Structured Cabernet and Merlot, airy Pinot Noir in reds. Lively Sauvignon, straight Aligoté, ample Rkatsiteli and aromatic Muscat in still whites.