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Synonyms
Chardonnay - Garganega is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Veneto, Italy.
The wines show full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, stonefruit, tropical fruit, almond, butter and nutty.
It is planted most seriously in Veneto.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening and a preference for transitional.
It blends readily with Trebbiano.
On other labels it goes by Garganega - Chardonnay.
At the table it suits risotto with radicchio, walnuts and parmesan, pizza bianca and roasted pork belly.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Risotto with radicchio, walnuts and parmesan
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Pizza Bianca
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Roasted pork belly
Also labelled.
Garganega - Chardonnay.
Bottles to look for.
- Allegrini Corte Giara Soave, Veneto, Italy
- Allegrini Soave, Veneto, Italy
- Beppe Morchetta Bianco, Veneto, Italy
- Biscardo 'Oropasso' Originale Bianco Veneto IGT, Italy
- Cantina Valpantena 'Terre di Verona' Custoza, Veneto, Italy
- Cantine Pirovano Mastio della Loggia Gran Cuvee Spumante Brut, Italy
- Cantine Riondo Frizzante Garda, Veneto, Italy
- Col Mesian Novecentodieci 910 Spumante Extra Dry, Italy
Chardonnay - Garganega: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Garganega taste like?+
Chardonnay - Garganega tastes of citrus, stonefruit, tropical fruit, almond, butter and nutty, plus one more. The wines show full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Garganega from?+
Chardonnay - Garganega originates in Veneto, Italy.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Garganega grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Garganega are Veneto.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Garganega?+
Pour it with risotto with radicchio, walnuts and parmesan, pizza bianca and roasted pork belly.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Garganega called?+
Chardonnay - Garganega is also labelled Garganega - Chardonnay.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.