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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Chardonel is a white grape variety, and it traces back to New York, USA.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apple, citrus and peach.
The regions that matter for it are Missouri, Michigan, Arkansas and Italy.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for requires a long growing season.
Watch for the synonyms: Chardonel.
At the table it suits fish cooked in a creamy sauce, grilled chicken with salad and light pasta with chili and arugula.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Missouri
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Michigan
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Arkansas
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Italy
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Spain
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Argentina
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Food pairings.
01
fish cooked in a creamy sauce
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grilled chicken with salad
03
light pasta with chili and arugula
Also labelled.
Chardonel.
Bottles to look for.
- Adam Puchta Chardonel, Hermann, USA
- August Hill Winery Chardonel, Illinois, USA
- Augusta Winery Barrel Fermented Chardonel, Augusta, USA
- Beans Creek Winery Reserve Chardonel, Tennessee, USA
- Common Wealth Crush Co. Joy School, Virginia, USA
- Courtyard Wineries Chardonel, Lake Erie, USA
- Feather Hills Chardonel, Illinois, USA
- FireClay Cellars Chardonel, Haw River Valley, USA
Chardonel: common questions
01.What does Chardonel taste like?+
Chardonel tastes of green apple, citrus and peach. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonel from?+
Chardonel originates in New York, USA.
03.Where is Chardonel grown?+
The key regions for Chardonel are Missouri, Michigan, Arkansas, Italy and Spain, plus one more.
04.What food pairs with Chardonel?+
Pour it with fish cooked in a creamy sauce, grilled chicken with salad and light pasta with chili and arugula.
05.What else is Chardonel called?+
Chardonel is also labelled Chardonel.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.