Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Progreso
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Progreso.
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.
Sub-region of Canelones (Uruguay) north of Montevideo (around Juanicó), world capital of Tannat, more densely planted here than in its native Madiran. Tannat is the signature red: intense and structured with blackberry, black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, spices and a balsamic touch, powerful tannins and vibrant acidity, capable of very long ageing. Supple Merlot and firm Cabernet Sauvignon complement. Estates: Pisano, Viña Progreso, Bouza.