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.
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 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Laurent-Perrier
The maison of Champagne Laurent-Perrier that has always privileged the presence of Chardonnay grapes in its cuvées has decided to make the most of its experience with the Brut Nature champagnes of which it has been a pioneer since 1981 to make this Blanc de Blancs without dosage.
It is obtained from a selection of Chardonnay grapes from the best crus of Côte de Blancs and Montagne de Reims, and from the balanced addition of reserve wines. Refine for 5 long years before being disgorged without any...
View product pageTrento Dosaggio Zero DOC Perlé Zero Cuvée Zero 2015 Ferrari
Ferrari's Trento Perlé Zero was born in the mountain vineyards owned by the Lunelli family, located on the slopes of the Trentino mountains. The name Cuvée Zero refers to the year of bottling.
The starting cuvée is the result of several thousandths of Chardonnay wines that follow an ageing path designed to make this bubbles truly irresistible: at a first stop in steel in which the fruity component and the elegance of the aromas are enhanced, a passage follows in wood that ensures structure and ri...
View product pageFranciacorta DOCG Dosaggio Zero Blanc de Blancs Numerozero Muratori
This Blanc de Blancs Numerozero sparkling wine is produced by the Muratori winery, located in Franciacorta, one of the Italian wine-growing areas dedicated to the production of classic method bubbles. Muratori is a family business, now run by the third generation of the family, and is based in Villa Crespia, in Adro, in the province of Brescia.
Obtained exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, they first undergo a soft pressing, to then be vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks. The sparkling proce...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Pas Dosé Blanc de Blancs 2020 Contratto
The Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé sparkling wine is produced by the Contract winery, one of the historic companies in the city of Canelli, in the province of Asti.
The wine is made up of 100% Chardonnay grapes, which are destemmed and then softly pressed. The fermentation of the grapes takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is made sparkling in the bottle according to the classic method and is aged on the lees for at least 38 months.
Brilliant straw yellow in color and with a ...
View product pageFranciacorta Brut Nature DOCG Enrico Gatti
Franciacorta Brut Nature by Enrico Gatti is produced exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the foothills area.
The must is obtained by soft pressing, followed by vinification in steel and secondary fermentation in the bottle with subsequent rest on the lees for a minimum period of 24 months.
This Brut Nature is characterized by a light yellow colour, the nose opens with a bouquet of tropical fruit, enriched with notes of walnuts and peanuts. On the palate it is harmonious, elegant and engagi...
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Laherte Frères
The Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature by Laherte Frères is produced on the southern slopes of Épernay. This Champagne represents the essence and energy of the territory, highlighting the complexity given by the old Chardonnay vines. The selection includes 50% reserve wines, aged in barrels on the lees, which help create a velvety structure and continuity of style.
The vineyards, approximately 35 years old, grow in harmony with nature, following ecological and environmentally friendly practice...
View product pageSüdtiroler Sekt - Spumante dell'Alto Adige Brut Nature DOC 2018 Cantina Caldaro
The Spumante Brut Nature of the Kaltern winery in Caldaro is made from Chardonnay grapes selected from the vineyards located on the slopes of the Mendola Pass, at an altitude of about 600 meters above sea level, from land exposed to the east composed mainly of pebbles limestone of dolomitic origin.
The vinification takes place with soft pressing of the whole grapes. The free-run must ferments largely in stainless steel containers and a small part in oak tonneaux. Referments in bottle with stay on...
View product pageTrento Dosaggio Zero DOC Letrari
Trento Dosaggio Zero by Letrari is a Classic Method Talent that aims to represent the extraordinary terroir of Vallagarina and the high Dolomite hills with maximum authenticity. Obtained from a cuvée born from the conscious union of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, it is the result of a permanence on the lees for at least 24 months without any addition of dosage syrup.
It has a bright straw yellow color and an abundant and soft foam. The subtle and persistent perlage anticipates the elegance of ...
View product pageChampagne AOC Blanc de Blancs Brut Blanc Absolu Minière F&R
The Champagne Minière F&R Blanc Absolu is obtained from 100% Chardonnay grapes, of which 20% are reserve wines, coming from the Les Grands Blancs vineyards.
The winemaking includes the use of 40% new oak barrels less than 4 years old and 60% barrels more than 4 years old, without carrying out malolactic fermentation. The wine matures for 6 years on the yeasts in the bottle, with a dosage of 6 grams per liter and a dégorgement which takes place at least 6 months before marketing. This long period ...
View product pageFranciacorta 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...
View product pageFranciacorta Nature DOCG Millesimato Blanc de Blancs '61 2017 Berlucchi
Millesimé by pure, elegant and balanced Chardonnay, Berlucchi's Nature 61 Blanc de Blancs is the supreme result of a selection of grapes obtained from parcels different from the estate. The long aging on the lees, which lasts over 5 years, allows to best enhance the evolutionary notes of each batch.
After the harvest, the best part of the grapes ferments in steel; in a second moment the base wines rest on the lees in barrique for about 6 months and finally proceed with the assembly of the parts. ...
View product pageFranciacorta DOCG Millestimato Brut Nature Freccianera 2019 Fratelli Berlucchi
Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Nature from the Freccianera line by Fratelli Berlucchi is obtained mainly from Chardonnay grapes complemented by a portion of Pinot Noir grapes, which come from the property's vineyards located in Borgonato di Corte Franca, Torbiato di Adro and Provaglio di Iseo. The vineyards, located 250 meters above sea level and oriented south/south-east, enjoy a sub-Alpine/Mediterranean microclimate, influenced by the nearby Lake Iseo, which gives the wine exceptional freshness an...
View product pageFranciacorta DOCG Dosaggio Zero Barbalonga
Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero di Barbalonga comes to life from vineyards located in the municipality of Rovato, in the province of Brescia.
It is mainly obtained from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes vinified in white. The must, obtained from the soft pressing of the grapes, ferments in steel at a controlled temperature. The second fermentation is carried out according to the dictates of the Metodo Classico, followed by an ageing of 30 months on the yeasts and a further 2 months following disgorgeme...
View product pageTrento DOC Dosaggio Zero Cuvée 601 Concilio
Concilio's 600uno Dosaggio Zero is sourced from a selection of Chardonnay grapes, harvested in the vineyards located on the hills surrounding the city of Trento at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level and cultivated on a predominantly calcareous soil with excellent exposure to sunlight.
The harvest takes place in the second half of August. After a short maceration in contact with the skins, the must ferments at a temperature of 14-16 °C. The cuvée is then made, which undergoes second ferment...
View product pageChampagne Dosage Zéro AOC Vincent Couche
The Champagne Dosage Zéro by Vincent Couche, a maison that has been producing Champagne for 3 generations now. The company is located in southern Champagne, in Buxeuil, in the heart of the Côte de Bars, and follows a biodynamic agriculture, to which the company converted in 2008. Vincent Couche is "Recoltant Manipulant" (RM), that is a winegrower who produces and markets Champagne with his own grapes and with his own label. The wines of the Vincent Couche maison do not contain added sulphites. T...
View product pageCrémant d'Alsace Brut Nature AOC Chardonnay 2020 Dopff au Moulin
Crémant d'Alsace Brut Nature by Dopff au Moulin is a sparkling wine made by the family that can be considered the first pioneer of the type, produced from Chardonnay grapes harvested in the vineyard adjacent to the renowned Grand Cru Schoenenbourg.
The first fermentation takes place in steel while the second takes place in the bottle, with a stay on the lees for at least 36 months. As the label states, there is no addition of dosage syrup to the disgorgement, therefore the Crémant is zero dosage,...
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