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 Brut Satèn DOCG Corte alle Stelle
The Satèn Corte alle Stelle is the balance and silkiness of Franciacorta. Intensity of taste and finesse of the perfume, in an elegant and sophisticated combination.
100% Chardonnay, for this wine produced with only the best expressions of the grape. The manual harvest and the harvest in mid-August allow to obtain healthy and intact grapes, with a vivid freshness and a crunchy grape. A minimum 24-month break on the lees completes the work of nature and gives us a Classic Method of excellence.
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Franciacorta Brut DOCG Ca' del Diavolo
Radiant Brut that originates in the heart of Franciacorta DOCG and releases all its bewitching charm.
Fine blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, the alcoholic fermentation is carried out partly in steel and partly in barrique. Finally, it rests on its yeasts for 18 months.
The color is intense straw yellow, with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose is inebriated by almost pungent notes of gooseberries and citrus fruits, against a background of sweet fruit and pastries. The sip is fine, el...
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Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Guy Charlemagne Blanc de Blancs Laurier
A Guy Charlemagne Grand Cru Champagne that comes to life from the Mesnil-sur-Oger terroir, in the heart of the Chardonnay temple. It comes from a 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru blend, with the extreme particularity of being a mixture of various reserve wines, all of high lineage. Vinified in refrigerated tanks and undergoes malolactic fermentation which gives it greater softness. Matured on its lees for 36 months.
Elegant bubbles, with a bright gold color, in a simply dreamlike Champagne, characterize...
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Trento Brut DOC Bonconsey
Trentodoc Brut Bonconsey is produced in Trentino from Chardonnay grapes grown at an average altitude of 600 metres above sea level.
This Metodo Classico of great elegance and purity is made after a careful manual harvest. The grapes are destemmed and macerated in contact with the skins for up to 12 hours before fermentation begins to obtain the base wine. The cuvée is made in spring and the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, followed by an ageing on the lees for 30 months.
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Trento Pas Dosé DOC Bonconsey
Trentodoc Pas Dosé Bonconsey is produced in Trentino from Chardonnay grapes grown at an average altitude of 600 metres above sea level.
Careful selection of the best grapes allows the varietal characteristics to be expressed to the full, with no dosage. Harvested by hand in the second half of August, the grapes are taken to the winery where they are destemmed and left to macerate on the skins for up to 12 hours. Yeasts are added to the must to obtain the base wine, which is re-fermented in the bo...
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Champagne AOC Blanc de Blancs Brut Ruinart
Champagne Blanc de Blancs perfectly reflects the harmony of the Ruinart house. It is a great classic of the prestigious world of Champagne.
It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims for its aromatic finesse, complemented by Sézannais grapes known for the roundness they are capable of bringing. This Champagne perfectly represents the intact purity of Chardonnay. After a manual harvest, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled...
View product pageTrento Brut Millesimato DOC 2020 Altemasi
Altemasi Millesimato Trentodoc was born in the vineyards of Trentino with a great sparkling vocation.
It is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes, carefully picked and selected by hand. After fermentation which takes place at a controlled temperature, the wine ages on the lees for a period ranging from 36 to 48 months before being bottled.
This Millesimato is characterized by a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. It has a very fine-grained perlage and a very persistent foam. The nose open...
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Champagne AOC Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Saintgybryen
The Champagne Grand Cru Reserve Brut of Saintgybryen is born in vineyards located in the most suitable vineyards of Champagne.
The wine is made from pure Chardonnay grapes, which are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks. The second fermentation of the cuvée occurs according to the champenoise method, with aging on the yeasts for 24 months.
Straw yellow in color and with a fine and persistent perlage, the nose reveals aromas of white flowers, pear and bread crust. The sip is fresh and with goo...
View product pageSicilia Menfi DOC Chardonnay 2022 Planeta
Planeta's Chardonnay is born in the Ulmo and Maroccoli vineyards, located in the municipality of Sambuca di Sicilia, in the province of Agrigento.
It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. After destemming and soft pressing, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in barriques. Subsequently the wine is aged in barrique for about 12 months before being bottled.
This Chardonnay is characterized by a golden yellow color, with green reflec...
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Franciacorta Brut Satèn DOCG '61 Berlucchi
1961 is the year in which the first Franciacorta of the Berlucchi brand was produced, so it was decided to commemorate it with a special line, the '61. This Franciacorta Satèn, 100% Chardonnay, is made from grapes grown in the most prestigious vineyards of the Franciacorta area.
The harvest takes place between the second 10 days of August and the first 10 days of September. The grapes are gently and gradually pressed in order to obtain a high quality juice that will give life to the cuvée. After ...
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The reverberation of Lake Iseo is reflected in the innate class of this bubble. Corte alle Stelle presents in its collection the timeless version of a Franciacorta Brut appreciated for its essentiality and composure.
It is obtained from a blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Blanc. The alcoholic fermentation of the must takes place slowly in steel, at a controlled temperature. Second fermentation and maturation on the lees take place in the bottle, with an 18-month wait on the lees that plays th...
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