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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a semi-aromatic white grape variety originating from Burgundy and today widespread in many countries such as Italy, United States, Chile, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Israel and Argentina. Especially in Burgundy the Chardonnay has an early ripening which subjects the plant to spring frosts especially in the flat areas. A very versatile grape, Chardonnay lends itself to the production of fresh and young wines, as well as to products suitable for aging after a long phase of aging in barrique. Late harvesting often represents a problem due to the loss of acidity necessary to confer the conservation capacity for products falling within this category. In Italy, with 20.00 hectares dedicated to its production, Chardonnay is successfully produced in Piedmont, Trentino, Aosta Valley, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy where the acidity is more marked, while the diffusion in regions such as Apulia and Sicily is suitable for the production of wines with greater body and roundness. Therefore, there are many appellations that welcome Chardonnay such as South Tyrol, Castel del Monte, Trento, Trevenezie. The debate on the use of wood is still open, used both in the fermentation and aging phases, remaining a decisive choice in defining the style and recognisability of the producer. In particular, California has adopted this production style for Chardonnay, getting used to rich and dense wines, of great aromatic depth and very different from those produced in Burgundy. To understand the versatility of Chardonnay it would also be enough to compare the Chardonnay from the Chablis region with that produced in the more famous Burgundian area of the Côte de Beaune and in particular from the villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, or from more southern areas such as Mâconnais. Of particular interest is the New Zealand Chardonnay, with greater acidity, with an aromatic range including exotic fruit, floral scents and evident herbaceous tones. If we look at Chile, Chardonnay comes from the region of Casablanca, Leiden Valley and Lìmari Valley. In Chile, the quality of the Chardonnay produced depends enormously on the presence of the oceanic climate that influences the coastal regions: lemon peel, green apple and nuts combine with intense minerality, resulting from the ripening of grapes subject to the presence of cold current of Humboldt from the Pacific. This type of Chilean Chardonnay, notoriously not aged in cask, is suitable for sushi dishes, seafood, white meat dishes and risottos with vegetables. Straw yellow in color, Chardonnay gives wines with hints of tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple, which evolve into hints of dried fruit such as almond and hazelnut, expressing, especially following malolactic fermentation and aging in barrique, aromas of butter and vanilla. Ideal in combination with foie gras and soft cheeses.
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Does sparkling Chardonnay exist?
Chardonnay is the basic grape variety in the production of Champagne and Franciacorta, both considered sparkling wines obtained with the Metodo Classico, a process that involves a second fermentation in the bottle. A base wine to which carbon dioxide is added and which is then stored in the bottle under pressure is usually defined as 'artificial sparkling'.
What are the characteristics of the Chardonnay grape?
Chardonnay grapes have medium sized clusters with a pyramidal and compact shape. The berries are medium-sized and yellow in color tending to golden. It is a variety with high vigor and usually tends to preserve the acidity of the fruit both to facilitate the production of sparkling wines and to maintain a good aging capacity. It develops very well on hilly soils with calcareous soils and shows extreme sensitivity to spring frosts due to early budding.
What are the best Italian Chardonnays?
Italy is rich in great examples of white wines and among the best Chardonnays can be considered: those from regions such as Trentino, South Tyrol and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, united by a colder climate that allows the development of greater minerality and hints that recall an evident acidity such as green apple, lime and pleasant herbaceous notes. On the contrary, Chardonnay bred in the southern regions of the peninsula is aided in maturation by losing part of the acid charge and presenting a more consistent body and hints of yellow and tropical fruit.
Franciacorta DOCG Pas Dosé Riserva 33 2016 Ferghettina
The Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva 33 of Ferghettina rises on the gentle hills of Franciacorta, on a limestone-clay soil, at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level
It is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, harvested manually in mid-August. The vinification takes place separately from vineyard to vineyard: after a soft pressing of the bunches, the only must goes to fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-18 ° C. Then the product is assembled in a cuvée and arranged for...
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Trento Riserva Brut DOC Perlé Bianco 2016 Ferrari
Ferrari's Trento Riserva Perlé Bianco comes from mountain vineyards located in the most suitable areas of Trentino.
It is produced exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, with careful selection in the vineyard so that the bunches are able to withstand a long aging. In fact, a traditional white vinification is followed by second fermentation, according to the Classic Method, with aging on the lees for more than 96 months.
Characterized by a straw yellow color with golden reflections and a fine and pers...
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Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG Millesimato Salvàdek 2016 Monte Rossa
The Monte Rossa Spumante Franciacorta Extra Brut Salvàdek comes from the vineyards located on the hill of Monte Rossa, in the municipality of Bornato, in the heart of the DOCG Franciacorta.
It is mainly produced with Chardonnay grapes and other grapes from complementary vineyards. Fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Subsequently the wine ages in the bottle for about 30 months before being released on the market.
It is chara...
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Champagne AOC Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrières 2016 Ulysse Collin
The Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Pierrieres by Ulysse Collin comes from a vineyard of just over one hectare, located on the hills of Petit Morin, characterized by chalk-laden soils interspersed with large flints and dedicated exclusively to the cultivation of Chardonnay. The vine is forced to penetrate deeply into the chalk in search of nutrients, in conditions similar to those of the famous Côte des Blancs region.
The winemaking takes place entirely in wooden barrels. The alcoholic f...
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Champagne AOC Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize 2016 Larmandier-Bernier
Champagne Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize from the Maison Larmandier-Bernier comes from two ancient vineyards located in the heart of Avize and is composed of Chardonnay grapes coming only from this Grand Cru. From a soil rich in chalk, vines over 60 years old produce wines with delicate floral notes characterized by a unique minerality.
The grapes are subjected to soft pressing and once the must reaches the barrel, fermentation can occur spontaneously with the use of ind...
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Franciacorta Pas Dosé DOCG Blanc de Blancs Millesimato 2016 Turra
The Franciacorta Pas Dosé by Turra is a Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine made only from Chardonnay grapes harvested in the vineyards located in the municipality of Cologne, in the province of Brescia, on the western side of Monte Orfano. The soil rich in chalk and limestone, together with a unique microclimate influenced by the nearby Lake Iseo, allows to obtain the most elegant Chardonnays of Franciacorta.
Once the harvesting operations are completed, the bunches are softly pressed and the must is...
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Trento DOC Riserva Brut Metodo Classico Flavio 2016 Rotari
The Trento Riserva Brut Metodo Classico Flavio by Rotari comes from its own vineyards, located in the most suitable hilly areas of the Adige Valley, in Trentino.
It is produced with 100% Chardonnay grapes, harvested and selected strictly by hand. The first fermentation, which takes place partly in steel and partly in barrique, is followed by ageing of 5 months in the same containers and second fermentation in bottle, with ageing of 5 years on its lees.
It is characterized by a straw yellow colour ...
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Champagne AOC Premier Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs La Croix Saint-Ladre 2016 Colin
Champagne Premier Cru Brut La Croix Saint-Ladre is produced by Maison Colin. The foundation of the maison dates back to 1800 and is located on the hills of Vertus and Bergères-les-Vertus.
Champagne is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. After the vinification in steel tanks, the sparkling process takes place according to the Champenoise method. Champagne ages on the lees for 4 years.
It is characterized by a straw yellow color and a fine and persistent perlage. The nose opens with aromas of orange, ...
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Champagne AOC Le Mesnil Grand Cru Brut Les Coulmets 2016 Guy Charlemagne
Guy Charlemagne's Champagne Les Coulmets Blanc de Blancs Brut is made exclusively with Chardonnay grapes from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, in the renowned terroir of the Côte des Blancs.
Vinified in thermo-conditioned tanks, it ages on the lees for 8 years in the underground cellars entirely built in plaster of the maison.
It has a straw yellow color with golden reflections. The nose is an explosion of pineapple, citrus fruits, candied fruit too, sweet spices, tobacco and raisins. In the mouth it is pleasa...
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Trento DOC Riserva Lunelli Extra Brut 2016 Ferrari
Ferrari's Trento Riserva Lunelli Spumante comes from the vineyards of Villa Margon, located on the high hills above Trento.
It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, selected and harvested by hand during the first half of September. The wine ages for at least 7 years on selected yeasts.
The Lunelli Reserve is characterized by a deep yellow color with slight golden reflections. The nose is rich and fruity, with complex aromas and a broad structure. On the palate it has pleasant fruity and ...
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