Chardonnay | Grape variety
Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world, and for good reason. It is made from green-skinned grapes that are adapted to a wide range of climates and produce versatile wines at many price points. Chardonnay can be crisp and clear, but also rich and oaky. There is something for everyone, and that is why Chardonnay is so popular.
Chardonnay is known as a grape variety for winemakers because it thrives in many climates and is easy to work with in the cellar. It gives the winemaker creative freedom to make it light and elegant or full-bodied and buttery. Chardonnay can taste different depending on where it is grown and how it is made. Generally, however, Chardonnay is a dry, medium to full-bodied wine with moderate acidity and alcohol. Its aromas range from apple and lemon to papaya and pineapple, and when aged in oak, it also shows vanilla notes. During aging in oak barrels, Chardonnay usually undergoes a process called malolactic fermentation. This fermentation changes the texture of the wine from light and tangy (imagine the texture of apple juice) to creamy (the texture of milk). This is because during malolactic fermentation, malic acid, which is found in fruit, turns into lactic acid, which is found in milk. This process contributes to the famous 'buttery' Chardonnay. - Gerardo [TS01/23]
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Di Giorno · Garganega-Chardonnay IGT 2022Campagnola, Veneto
Di Giorno - a fresh and youthful white wine made from Garganega and Chardonnay grapes. In the fragrance of restrained aromatics, on the palate dry, refreshing and delicately melting. If you are looking for a fresh white for little money, this is the wine for you. - Gerardo [TS05/23]
€ 4,25 5,67 €/L
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Chardonnay Veneto IGT 2022Campagnola, Veneto
Chardonnay is a timeless Veronese classic of pale yellow color. The well-composed bouquet is inviting, the palate is delicately flowing, elegant and tasty. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 5,25 7,00 €/L
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È Arte · Chardonnay DOC 2022Torrevento, Puglia
Fine and light southern Italian white wine for any occasion: exotic fruit aroma, dry and invigorating on the palate. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 5,95 7,93 €/L
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Anticaia · Salento Chardonnay IGP 2022Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
Of straw yellow color and subtle greenish reflections in the glass. The bouquet is fruity, intense and delicate. The palate is dry, harmonious and spicy. The grapes for Salento Chardonnay come from vineyards around the village of San Donaci. - Gerardo [TS02/23]
€ 6,25 8,33 €/L
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Preludio No 1 Chardonnay del Castel del Monte DOC 2021Rivera, Puglia
Classic Chardonnay from the Castel del Monte growing area: intense straw yellow color in the glass. Aroma of citrus, pear and peach blossom. The palate is full-bodied, fruity and with a subtle minerality. - Gerardo
€ 7,50 10,00 €/L
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Chardonnay Friuli DOC 2022Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
In the poor, nutrient-poor but calcareous soils of the alluvial plain, the Chardonnay grape variety finds ideal growing conditions: Rauscedo's Chardonnay is a fine white wine of elegant, charming aroma and dry, harmonious, sometimes somewhat buttery taste. The bouquet is reminiscent of apple, honey and acacia, accented by floral nuances. Ideal companion to vegetable dishes and white meat. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 7,95 10,60 €/L
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448 s.lm. · Cuvee Weiß IGT 2022Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
448 s.l.m. is an appealing white wine cuvee made from the grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon. This lightly aromatic wine expresses the typicality of the Girlan vines and stands out for its fresh, delicate aromas, fine acidity and balance. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 8,50 11,33 €/L
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Chardonnay delle Venezie IGT 2022Gianni Tessari, Veneto
Pure varietal Chardonnay of straw yellow color. On the nose delicate aroma of tropical fruit. On the palate of balanced acidity and rich minerality. The wine is fully fermented and has little residual sugar. - Gerardo [TS01/23]
€ 8,95 11,93 €/L
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Critone · Bianco IGT 2022Librandi, Calabria
Bright straw yellow color with golden reflections. The bouquet of Critone is reminiscent of exotic fruits, apricot and green apple. The palate is characterized by fresh and juicy fruit and fine creaminess and subtle minerality. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 9,50 € 8,99 11,99 €/L
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Luna d'Agosto · Chardonnay Langhe DOC 2022Ca' del Baio, Piedmont
Sweet, fruity and uncomplicated, yet by no means trivial, is this fine Chardonnay from the Langhe: the grapes harvested early, in the first weeks of September, give rise to this fresh, fruity wine, reminiscent of summer. It is naturally endowed with a mineral note that comes from the particular soils on which the vineyards are planted. - Gerardo [TS04/23]
€ 9,95 13,27 €/L
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Angimbé · Terre Sicliane IGT 2022Cusumano, Sicily
The white wine Cuvée Angimbé is made from 70% Insolia and 30% Chardonnay and has a pale yellow color. The aroma is intense, fresh and fruity, with hints of apple. The palate is fruity, with a fine, refreshing acidity and a long finish. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 9,95 13,27 €/L
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Altkirch · Chardonnay DOC 2022Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Altkirch presents a beautiful pale yellow color with greenish nuances and a very delicate and noble bouquet. Harmonious and balanced on the palate with typical exotic fruit notes of pineapple and mango. Chardonnay has been cultivated in South Tyrol for over 100 years and enjoys particular popularity today. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 9,95 13,27 €/L
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Finis · Salento Chardonnay IGP 2022 (Bio)Vetrère, Puglia
Finis, an elegant cuvee of Chardonnay and some Verdeca smells of ripe tropical fruit, cedar and dried wild herbs. The palate is fruity, balanced and of good structure. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 10,25 13,67 €/L
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Chardonnay DOC 2022Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
Traditional Chardonnay, dry and particularly delicate and rich aroma. Elegant and racy on the palate with a delicate melt in the aftertaste. A classic. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 10,50 14,00 €/L
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Festival · Chardonnay DOC 2022Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The grapes of this Chardonnay come from the Schenna vineyard near Merano. The wine has a vivid straw yellow color with greenish hues. The bouquet is reminiscent of exotic fruits such as pineapple, banana and ripe Äpfel. In the mouth harmonious, fresh, very soft with a persistent finish. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 10,50 14,00 €/L
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Chardonnay DOC 2022Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
Typical Chardonnay of bright golden yellow color. Fruity notes of banana and ripe pear, discreetly mineral. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 10,95 14,60 €/L
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Chardonnay DOC 2022Muri Gries, South Tyrol
Intense straw yellow color with greenish reflections in the glass. The bouquet is reminiscent of banana, citrus and dried hay. Full-bodied and harmonious on the palate, juicy and with a soft fullness. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 10,95 14,60 €/L
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Chardonnay DOC 2022Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
The Chardonnay from Tramin is greenish yellow in color in the glass and has a delicate fruity aroma and lively flavor. Notes of pineapple, bananas and apples as well as some vanilla and butter are present in this Chardonnay. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 11,20 14,93 €/L
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Kalk · Chardonnay DOC 2022Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The color is a strong yellow, in the aroma typical Chardonnay aromas of exotic fruits. In the drink of pleasant fullness, harmonious-fresh elegance and well-integrated acidity structure. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 11,50 15,33 €/L
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Monte della Guardia · Chardonnay 2018Ca' Lojera, Lombardy
Pure varietal Chardonnay of bright golden color. Intense, rich and complex aroma. Round and elegant on the palate with good structure and balance. - Gerardo [TS01/19]
€ 11,95 15,93 €/L
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Langhe Chardonnay DOC 2022 (Bio)Giacomo Brezza & Figli, Piedmont
Authentic Chardonnay (without wood!) from the Langhe: The bouquet is characterized by floral notes, some honeydew melon and apricot. On the palate, a balance between structure, acidity and minerality. The varietal, fruit-driven style allows it to be combined with a variety of dishes. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 14,95 15,99 €/L
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Saleit · Chardonnay DOC 2022Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
The Chardonnay Saleit comes in bright straw yellow. The aroma is of tropical fruits, including pineapple and banana, as well as subtle wood aromas and some vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and balanced, of persistent finish with sweet fruit. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 12,95 17,27 €/L
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La Fuga · Chardonnay C.E. DOC 2022Donnafugata, Sicily
Pure Sicilian Chardonnay with hints of pineapple and banana on the nose. On the palate of elegant framework and balanced mineral character, persistent reverberation. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 13,95 18,60 €/L
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Kleinstein · Chardonnay DOC 2021Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
The grape comes from the Kleinsteiner farm in Signat near Bolzano: the color in the glass is a fresh greenish yellow. On the nose, exotic fruits such as banana and pineapple, with some vanilla bean. On the palate it is powerful and elegant. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 13,95 18,60 €/L
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Chardonnay DOC 2022Alois Lageder, South Tyrol
Brilliant straw yellow color in the glass, with a slight greenish tinge. In the aroma discreet aroma of peach, melon and citrus. The taste is balanced, fruity, juicy and medium-bodied. - Gerardo [TS04/23]
€ 13,95 18,60 €/L
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Chardonnay Friuli Colli Orientali DOP 2021La Tunella, Friuli
Pure varietal Chardonnay with fragrant and fruity bouquet reminiscent of small ripe tropical fruits, pineapple and white flowers. The palate is elegant, slender in body, slightly oily and animating thanks to the good freshness. - Gerardo [TS06/22]
€ 14,50 € 13,99 18,65 €/L
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Fallwind · Chardonnay DOC 2022St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
Fine, single-varietal Chardonnay from vineyards near St. Michael: In the glass of bright, golden yellow color, interspersed with subtle greenish reflections. The aroma is characterized by fresh fruit aromas reminiscent of green apples. On the palate of pleasant fullness and rare elegance with well balanced, mild acidity. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 14,50 19,33 €/L
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Chardonnay Friuli Colli Orientali DOP 2022La Tunella, Friuli
Pure varietal Chardonnay with fragrant and fruity bouquet reminiscent of small ripe tropical fruits, pineapple and white flowers. The palate is elegant, slender in body, slightly oily and animating thanks to the good freshness. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 14,50 19,33 €/L
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Graf · Chardonnay DOC 2022Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The Chardonnay 'Graf' impresses with bright, greenish-yellow color. The bouquet is reminiscent of pear, peach and banana. Beautiful fullness on the palate, racy acidity and a juicy, long finish. - Gerardo [TS06/23]
€ 14,95 19,93 €/L
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Kleinstein · Chardonnay DOC 2022Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
The grape comes from the Kleinsteiner farm in Signat near Bolzano: the color in the glass is a fresh greenish yellow. On the nose, exotic fruits such as banana and pineapple, with some vanilla bean. On the palate it is powerful and elegant. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 14,95 19,93 €/L
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Since 83 · Chardonnay DOC 2022Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The 2022 vintage is the debut vintage of Schreckbichl's new Chardonnay Since 83:
€ 14,95 19,93 €/L
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Puntay Chardonnay DOC 2017Erste + Neue, South Tyrol
Typical, South Tyrolean Chardonnay of bright, straw-yellow color. Aroma of papaya, pineapple and banana; well balanced on the palate with delicate acidity; compact and juicy. - Gerardo
€ 16,50 € 14,99 19,99 €/L
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Chardonnay Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2021Lis Neris, Friuli
Pure varietal Chardonnay from the 'Tradizionali' line, which brings together the wines from the younger vines of the estate's own single vineyards. All Lis Neris wines bear the signature of Alvaro Pecorari, they are delicate and at the same time complex creations:
€ 15,95 21,27 €/L
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Magrèd · Chardonnay DOC 2021Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
On the nose notes of ripe banana, pineapple and tropical fruit. On the palate of creamy texture, finesse and fruit and pleasant acidity. Round elegance also in the aftertaste. Ideal with all appetizers or grilled fish. - Gerardo [TS06/22]
€ 15,95 21,27 €/L
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Magrèd · Chardonnay DOC 2019Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
On the nose notes of ripe banana, pineapple and tropical fruit. On the palate of creamy texture, finesse and fruit and pleasant acidity. Round elegance also in the aftertaste. Ideal with all appetizers or grilled fish. - Gerardo [TS06/20]
€ 15,95 21,27 €/L
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Andritz · Chardonnay IGT 2022Sturm, Friuli
Chardonnay - international by definition, refined in execution: this grape variety shows a variety of nuance, which are always in balance with each other, revealing aromas of apple, fresh bread crust, mineral stone and vanilla on the nose. On the palate of acacia flowers, apples and almond kernels.
€ 17,50 23,33 €/L
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Jalé · Chardonnay Sicilia DOC 2021Cusumano, Sicily
Jalé, a Sicilian Chardonnay with barrique aging shows an intense yellow color. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe yellow fruit as well as dried apricot and nutty-buttery aromas. The palate is expansive, structured and of fine acidity that gives balance to the wine. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 17,95 23,93 €/L
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Flora · Cuvee Bianco Riserva DOC 2017Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
The best Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon grapes are selected for the Cuvee Flora Bianco Riserva. This wine expresses its personality with intense, clean and fresh aromas. The structure is excellent and the finish on the palate is particularly spicy and mineral. - Gerardo [TS06/18]
€ 21,50 € 19,90 26,53 €/L
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Terlaner · Cuvée DOC 2022Kellerei Terlan, South Tyrol
Terlaner - a classic Cuvee of South Tyrol - presents itself light yellow in color with greenish reflections. It captivates with a floral and fruity scent with hints of tropical fruits and apples. A delicate yeast note can also be detected, which wonderfully rounds off this powerful and harmonious Terlaner. - Gerardo [TS03/23]
€ 19,95 26,60 €/L
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Flora · Chardonnay DOC 2019Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
Of elegant structure and beautiful consistency is the Flora Chardonnay with its intense and fruity notes. Spicy and mineral, excellent structure and long finish. Recommended with fine dishes, including white meats. - Gerardo [TS06/20]
€ 20,95 27,93 €/L
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Flora · Cuvee Bianco Riserva DOC 2018Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
The best Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon grapes are selected for the Cuvee Flora Bianco Riserva. This wine expresses its personality with intense, clean and fresh aromas. The structure is excellent and the finish on the palate is particularly spicy and mineral. - Gerardo [TS06/19]
€ 21,50 28,67 €/L
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Chardonnay Venezia Giulia IGT 2022Jermann, Friuli
Chardonnay of bright straw yellow color with a greenish tinge, intense fruity aroma, slightly aromatic. This wine clearly highlights the natural aroma of the vine and goes well with fish sauces of traditional and new cuisine, shellfish and vegetable cream soups. - Gerardo [TS01/23]
€ 21,50 28,67 €/L
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Flora · Chardonnay DOC 2020Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
Of elegant structure and beautiful consistency is the Flora Chardonnay with its intense and fruity notes. Spicy and mineral, excellent structure and long finish. Recommended with fine dishes, including white meats. - Gerardo [TS06/21]
€ 21,95 29,27 €/L
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Flora · Chardonnay DOC 2021Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
Of elegant structure and beautiful consistency is the Flora Chardonnay with its intense and fruity notes. Spicy and mineral, excellent structure and long finish. Recommended with fine dishes, including white meats. - Gerardo [TS06/22]
€ 22,95 30,60 €/L
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Amos · Südtirol Weiß DOC 2020Kellerei Kurtatsch, South Tyrol
The white wine Cuvée Amos combines the typical, South Tyrolean grape varieties Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Kerner and Sauvignon in a unique way: Strong, golden yellow color with bright reflections. On the nose of white peach, apricot, flowers and citrus. On the palate of compact foundation, complex and incomparable mountain freshness. - Gerardo [TS07/21]
€ 22,95 30,60 €/L
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Chardonnay | Grape variety | Buy at Gerardo
Italy is known for its diverse wine production and Chardonnay is one of the most important white grape varieties grown in the country. Although Chardonnay originated in France, it has also established itself in many other wine-growing regions around the world, including Italy.
In Italy, Chardonnay is grown mainly in the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Piedmont. Winegrowers take advantage of the different climates and soil types in these regions to produce wines with distinct characteristics. Wines from Trentino-Alto Adige often have a fresh and fruity note with aromas of apples and citrus, while wines from Friuli-Venezia Giulia tend to be more complex and layered with notes of tropical fruits and herbs. Chardonnays from Piedmont often have a more powerful structure and full body with flavors of butter and oak.
Italian Chardonnays can be processed in a variety of ways, from unfiltered and uncolored to stylishly aged wines that are aged in barriques. The aging method has a great impact on the wine's character and can give it a rounder texture and more complex flavors.
Overall, Italian Chardonnay is a wine with a lot of potential, offering a welcome change from classic Italian white wines. Whether you are looking for a fresh and fruity wine for summer or a more complex and full-bodied wine for special occasions, Italian Chardonnay offers a wide range of options. With its rich flavor and ability to pair with a variety of dishes, Italian Chardonnay is a wine you should definitely try.
- Gerardo [TS01/23]