Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Samburesti
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Samburesti.
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.
Romanian DOC of Oltenia on the hills of Sâmburesti (Olt valley), iron-rich stony soils. Cabernet Sauvignon historic signature in red: deep ruby, blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, leather and herbal-spice touch, firm tannins, vigour and superb ageing — a benchmark of Romanian Cabernet. Merlot supple, fine Pinot Noir and Burgund Mare as complements. Terroir introduced in the 19th century by the French.