Chardonnay is a vine of French origin, native to Burgundy, and spread throughout the world to become one of the most cultivated white grape varieties. The varieties of aromatic components of Chardonnay wine emerge depending on the soils and climates in which it is cultivated.
Characteristics of one of the most famous wines in the world: Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a wine that needs a lot of attention, because of its early germination, it is subject to the risk of spring frosts, whereas from the thin skin of the berries can arise rot; It is therefore essential to choose the right moment to make the harvest. Chardonnay is classified in the ranking of the best classic method sparkling wines produced in the world, and has excellent aging capacity.
Nowadays Chardonnay wine is produced in almost all the nation, from Piedmont to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Trentino, Aosta Valley, Tuscany and Sicily. In addition to classic method sparkling wines, from Chardonnay grapes they also obtain still wines with a high alcohol content. The Chardonnay wine has a straw yellow color, a delicate and fruity aroma, with tropical fruit notes and an elegant and harmonious flavor. Chardonnay wine has a good predisposition to vinification and aging in wooden barriques that allow the wine to take on characteristic notes of dried fruit.
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100% Chardonnay wine: UFarmer’s proposals
Chardonnay – Adopt a vineyard with UFarmer
Castello di Buttrio proposes “Chardonnay“, a 100% Chardonnay, DOC Friuli Colli Orientali. The nose has an inviting and elegant scent reminiscent of melon and pineapple; the taste is harmonious and shows a balanced acidity. This Chardonnay wine ferments in stainless steel tanks and ages 6-8 months in contact with yeast fermentation. This wine is among the most versatile for culinary pairings, it goes well with velvety and vegetable soups, with white fish soups, with steamed or baked fish appetizers and egg dishes.
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Cantina Lantieri proposes “Franciacorta Satèn DOCG”, a classic method sparkling wine 100% Chardonnay. The nose shows notes of ripe fruit, white flowers and aromatic herbs; the palate is fresh and soft, with hints of hazelnut and vanilla. The fermentation of this Chardonnay wine takes place in steel vats at a controlled temperature, then ferments in contact with yeasts through an operation of batonage for 6 months. For the production of Franciacorta wine it is necessary a process of refermentation in bottle and aging on lees for a further 30 months. This Franciacorta wine is perfect with meat or fish carpaccio, smoked salmon, seafood salads, vegetables and dry desserts.
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To conclude the proposals of UFarmer 100% Chardonnay, Vini Franchetti produces “Passobianco IGT”, an IGT Terre Siciliane wine. This Chardonnay has notes of tropical fruit and apricot, toasted cereals, honey and white rose. The taste shows a medium intensity and a soft, elegant and mineral structure. This Chardonnay wine vinifies in steel tanks for 20 days and ages for 17 months between cement tanks and large wooden barrels. It goes perfectly with cheese and fish dishes.
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The Azienda Agricola Marco Capra proposes “Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut Seitremenda”, a Alta Langa DOCG extrabrut classic method produced with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. On the nose this wine has notes of green apple, white flowers and bread crust, to the taste shows hints of white fruit and interesting notes of minerality. The harvest of this wine takes place manually between the end of August and the beginning of September. After the first fermentation, the wine remains on its lees for 6 months, whereas the refermentation takes place in bottle for a minimum period of 36 months at a constant temperature of 14-15 ans C. This Chardonnay wine goes perfectly with both appetizers and main courses.
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Lantieri winery produces “Franciacorta Brut Arcadia DOCG”, a sparkling wine composed of 80% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Blanc. The nose is full of fruity veins, vanilla and brioche. In the mouth the acidic vein supports a fruity taste, with tropical notes of exotic fruit. Fermentation takes place in steel vats and small oak barrels. Following batonage, Franciacorta referments in bottle and ages on lees for over 36 months. This wine is perfect if combined with fish and shellfish dishes, risotto and dry pastry.
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The latest proposal for Chardonnay wine is “Raffa IGP Umbria Bianco” by Blasi Cantina, a white Umbria wine produced with 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Chardonnay. This wine has a full flavor and a young and pleasant scent. The alcoholic fermentation takes place at low temperatures in steel tanks, then the aging takes place for 5-6 months in steel tanks and for another 5-6 months in bottle. The perfect match is with long aperitifs in company.
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