Chardonnay
It is the best known and most cultivated white variety in the world. Of Burgundian origin, it produces wines of great finesse and aromatic intensity, yellow in colour with greenish reflections.
Its high dry extract and low level of oxidation make this variety ideal for barrel ageing.
Características
Aspecto
Small to medium-sized bunches with small, very uniform berries with a yellowish-greenish skin when ripe. Thick skin and pulp without pigmentation, soft and very juicy.
Aroma
Medium intensity fruity aroma.
Matices/Reflejos
Green apple, citrus and tropical fruits. In ageing, notes of vanilla, honey and butter.
Extensión
Whites
2.55%
Total
0.23%
Resistencia
Adapts to soils and climates that are not excessively humid. Sensitive to powdery mildew and spring cold.
Maduración
Early ripening.
Sinonimias
Chardoney, Feinburgunder, Morillon, Weisburgunder.