Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Canelones
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Canelones.
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 Canelones
Uruguay's main region north of Montevideo (~90% of national output). National star Tannat: powerful, structured reds with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, violet, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins and notable ageing potential — more Tannat planted here than in Madiran, its birthplace. Also round Merlot, peppery Cabernet Franc, spicy Syrah. Fresh saline Albarino whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay