Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Montevideo
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Montevideo.
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 Montevideo
Main wine zone of Uruguay around the capital and Canelones, temperate humid climate of the Río de la Plata. Tannat signature as king red (~36%, only country where it dominates): powerful and fruity with notes of blackberry, plum, black cherry, cassis, liquorice, leather and spices, firm but locally polished tannins — fleshy fresh palate. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon and peppery Cabernet Franc in blends. Supple Merlot, round Chardonnay, zippy Albariño.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay