Chardonnay

Light straw yellow in colour and intensely fruity with a banana, apple and citrus aroma. Beautifully aromatic and yet not too heavy in flavour, the wine shows excellent persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

Impressively structured Chardonnay from the Kreuth estate. The western vineyard produces a very elegant wine that impresses with its fine acidity, creamy structure and elegant interplay of flavours. Bright, radiant straw yellow in colour. Complex and balanced, with an abundance of tropical fruit, underlined by a sensual salty minerality. Long and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Chardonnay Kreuth is savoury rather than sweet, as its bouquet contains notes of dried flowers, almonds, raw dough and some ginger. It opens with a lovely inner sweetness and soft textures that introduce ripe stone fruit and sweet spices. The finish is long and fresh, leaving a slight savoury tension that leaves you wanting more." Vinous

"Delicate notes of white flowers and mountain herbs provide a subtle, savoury thread that winds through the flavours of kiwi, pear and tangerine in this vibrant white wine. Dense and finely meshed, with a rich minerality reminiscent of graphite and a slightly chalky texture. Persistent and fresh on the honeyed finish." Wine Spectator

"A very attractive Chardonnay with flavours of pie crust, cooked apple and bitter lemon that continue through to a medium body with hints of brioche and apple on the finish." James Suckling

"Grown high in the foothills of the Alps in South Tyrol, this Chardonnay shows how the warm days and cold nights produce unique wines. The wine opens with aromas of warmed peach pie, baked Fuji apples, lemon blossom and crushed stone, evolving with every moment. On the palate, it is full-bodied but has the acidity to support the ripe fruit and stone fruit flavours, leading into a creamy texture and mineral finish." Wine Enthusiast

Pietrabianca offers a contrast between richness and freshness and seduces with a blend of white flowers, almond paste, wet stone and crushed red pears. Silky and supple, it caresses the palate with an elegant wave of ripe peach and nectarine. Lingers long, leaving a mineral and acidic tension as notes of candied lime fade. Not only is it stunning today, but it has a bright future. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light on its feet and refreshing, offering an appealing range of nectarine and crunchy pear notes, with accents of white blossoms, grated ginger and pink grapefruit zest." Wine Spectator

Bright yellow-green in colour. Intense nose of orchard fruits, ripe peach, roasted nuts and some lemon mousse, rounded off with creamy vanilla. Very juicy on the palate, not too heavy, with salty elements and warm yellow fruit flavours. Chardonnay made by Lis Neris is always a complete pleasure and a lasting memory. Very elegant and with good ageing and maturation potential thanks to 11 months of ageing on the fine lees. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, light golden yellow in colour. Slightly reductive on the nose, flint and gunpowder, fine roasted flavours, tropical fruit and vanilla on the finish. Fresh and juicy on the palate, the use of wood is noticeable, well-balanced, with a long final." Falstaff

"Notes of cooked apples, walnuts, bread crust and stones on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and textured with a juicy stone fruit character. Zesty and refreshing finish." James Suckling

Classic Franciacorta made from Chardonnay with aromas of ripe, tropical fruit and a hint of brioche. Fresh, dry and delicately sparkling on the palate, the ideal aperitif. SUPERIORE.DE

A subtle, delicate aroma of bread crust and white peach, with hints of almond and beautiful citrus notes. The fresh, clear flavour is long and precise - Berlucchi's affordable classic is now available as an extra brut with less dosage. SUPERIORE.DE

Lunelli use only Chardonnay grapes for their Maximum Brut. With a fresh, floral fragrance, creamy foam and a very fine perlage, this crisp, dry Trento DOC exudes a powerful elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, radiant straw yellow with a green shimmer, fine-grained perlage. Lemon and tangerine on the nose, subtly smoky, light yeasty notes, reminiscent of fresh brioche. Extremely elegant and clear on the palate, pleasantly creamy, refreshing acidity, salty final." Falstaff

The steep porphyry slopes at an altitude of up to 650 metres on the Ritten above Bolzano offer ideal conditions for vinifying this powerful yet elegant Chardonnay with outstanding balance, well-integrated acidity and excellent ageing potential. Straw yellow in colour with greenish inclusions. Pure exotic flavours of pineapple, mango and white peach on the nose, underpinned by a delicate vanilla note. Powerful on the palate, the well-integrated acidity keeps it fresh and mineral despite its power and complexity, right through to an almost infinitely long finish. A great Chardonnay from South Tyrol! SUPERIORE.DE

"Delicate green apple and alpine flowers with a pronounced lemon peel character; juicy and succulent with a crisp finish." Decanter

"Yellow with delicate greenish hues. Pleasant floral notes and hints of white fruit flesh on the nose. In the mouth, beautiful, refreshing acidity and excellent suppleness with a citrus finish." Falstaff

"Brilliant straw yellow. Lemon, green apple and bread crust on the nose. With aeration, the oak comes out more clearly. Lemon, melon and green-apple palate tied in by subtle, creamy oak but without making the whole heavy. Long, refreshing and refined." Jancis Robinson

"The Cantina Produttori Bolzano 2020 Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Stegher shows a soft, medium-bodied texture with flavours of orchard fruit, honey, pie crust and pasty cream. This vintage also shows good freshness, with fruit harvested from very steep vineyards in the hills near Bolzano at 650 metres above sea level." Wine Advocate

"An attractive Chardonnay that exudes apple crumble, pastry, mango and custard on the nose. It's full-bodied and buttery, with plenty of pastry and pie crust character on the long, flavourful finish. Drink or keep." James Suckling

Chardonnay - at home all over the world - thrives for the Sanct Valentin in the best single vineyards in the municipality of Eppan and develops into splendid grape material here. Strong straw yellow colour with green reflections. Powerful, fruity bouquet of ripe fruit, yeast and vanilla notes, with a hazelnut aftertaste. Very memorable, powerful, racy and mineral flavour. One of the house's most important wines with outstanding balance, well-integrated acidity and excellent ageing Storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, light golden yellow colour. Ripe pear, banana and peach on the nose, slightly spicy aftertaste, elegant use of wood. Well-balanced on the palate, fresh and juicy, with a long final." Falstaff

"Lightly roasted and fresh, with apple cream, almond skin, a rich hint of vanilla and accents of fleur de sel and anise. Supple and well-knit, with bright, lemony acidity driving the long, mineral finish." Wine Spectator

"Some oak spices and a hint of nougat to the fresh lemon and star fruit. Quite bright and structured, with bright, zesty acidity supporting the spicy-lemon tone on the palate." James Suckling

"The 2021 Chardonnay Sanct Valentin is understated with a savory blend of crushed rocks and sage, giving way to young peach. This is silky smooth with ripe orchard fruits and gingery spices guided by zesty acidity. It finishes with admirable length, beautifully balanced and lightly structured, leaving a citrusy concentration." Vinous

Corte del Lupo Bianco made its debut with the 2017 vintage, it is the successor to the classic Curtefranca Bianco, which has been popular for years. The grapes come from 11 historic vineyards planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco. They are over 30 years old.

Bright straw yellow, with a fresh apricot scent, a fine wood note and a structured, balanced taste. Spicy and round on the palate, a fine acidity on the finish, carried by a mineral note. SUPERIORE.DE

Golden yellow, wide, floral bouquet with fine wood notes and distinct aromas of light fruits and freshly baked brioche. Full, round and persistent on the palate with an elegant structure, very long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fine reductive nose with creamed apples, lemon zest, fine lees and flinty stones. Textured and almost full-bodied on the palate with fresh, high acidity and a subtle and rather mineral finish." James Suckling

Asso di Fiori from Braida is a fine Chardonnay late harvest. Seductive nose with aromas of meadow flowers, yellow fruits and a delicate spicy note. On the palate with great elegance and plenty of personality - absolutely worthy of the reputation of the famous family business. SUPERIORE.DE

Berlucchi's 61 Satèn is a soft, creamy Franciacorta. In the glass, it has an intense straw-yellow colour with a fine, even perlage and delicate foam. Smells of bread dough, apple pie and lemon zest, very aromatic and well-structured on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Here comes Stella, a beautiful Metodo Classico made from 100% Chardonnay, whose name comes from Barbara's daughter Nina - she always called the fine bubbles in the sparkling wine "stars". Clear bouquet with subtle aromas of fresh brioche and almond notes. On the palate, this dry sparkling wine is filigree, pointed and with a first-class, fine perlage and very good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw yellow with golden reflections. The rich bouquet presents a fine and persistent scent of minerals, flowers and citrus fruits. Precise, refined and creamy in the drink, spicy, with a beautiful note of flint and pebbles. Everything seems perfectly balanced, almost weightless, fresh and long. On the palate, Propago proves to be in wonderful harmony with the nose, with a consistent flavourful reminiscence of citrus notes and a recurring subtle minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for Ciampagnis come from a 7.8-hectare vineyard located just above sea level at an altitude of 32 metres. Fresh, Mediterranean-spicy bouquet with notes of white flowers and an exotic touch of mango, lychee and rhubarb. Medium-bodied on the palate with a beautiful silky texture, full-bodied flavours of citrus, pineapple and apple, the long ageing on the lees ensures terrific freshness and complexity. A seductive wine with great potential for enthusiasm, full of energy and personality with a mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Franciacorta Satèn, made from the best Chardonnay grapes of the vintage, seduces with a complex bouquet of citrus fruit flavours and fresh yeast pastries. Enveloping and creamy on the palate, structured and harmonious, very persistent and with a nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant pale straw yellow with grey reflections and fine perlage. Elegant aroma of sage, mint, citrus zest and a slightly spicy note on the nose. Firm on the palate with a lovely freshness, savoury and a lingering final." Falstaff

"More savory than sweet, the 2019 Brut Satèn Franciacorta Essence opens with a blend of incense and Asian pear aromas. Seductively round yet focused, this flows across the palate with a soothing bead of silken bubbles, giving way to mineral-drench pit fruits and spices. It finishes with admirable length and potent, yet still remarkably fresh, leaving a pretty inner sweetness and mint suggestions to fade. The balance here is lovely." Vinous

"Made from 100% Chardonnay, proof of balance and savoury tension in a memorable vintage. On the nose, notes of white peach, then lemongrass and hawthorn. Salty on the palate, with a fruity, oily finish and convincing persistence." Luca Gardini

The Chardonnay grapes for Lis Neris' Metodo Classico come from the historic Jurosa vineyard. After the first fermentation in 500-litre barrels, it matures for at least three years in the bottle on the fine lees and develops the nobility and elegance that immediately excited us. On the nose, notes of yeast, light stone fruit, limestone and minerals. In the mouth it is creamy and elegant, blessed with depth and at the same time great freshness, which one would wish for from many a French counterpart. Dom Jurosa is precise, cool and pleasantly dry in its overall appearance, which also makes it an excellent food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

Chiarandà is a graceful and elegant Chardonnay. It combines potency and gentle accessibility. Aroma of white pear, banana, vanilla and white chocolate. Powerful, multi-layered and slightly buttery spice, then perfect balance on the palate with a fine vein of salt. A creamy, powerful white with a great finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Passobianco is an elegant Chardonnay with a beautiful, clear bouquet of aromas of peach blossom, tangerine, pineapple, bright berries and mineral notes. Lush, generous taste, full body, sensual texture, long and with memories of macadamia and banana the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Passobianco 2021 is dreamlike. It rises with a sweet burst of white flowers and candied lime, then pulls the taster back to earth with wet stone and zesty herbs. It's smooth and round with pure fruit flavours that make it creamy as it warms on the palate. The 2021 finishes with medium length, is crisply refreshing and leaves a lingering baked apple note. This is a more opulent version of Passobianco, a single-vineyard Chardonnay, but expertly balanced and should develop superbly over several years." Vinous

"Intense straw yellow with green reflections. Expressive nose, yellow peach and honeydew melon as well as a hint of vanilla. Elegant on the palate with a nice arc of tension, lots of juice at the beginning, pleasant melting, spicy-mouthwatering final." Falstaff

"Aged between cement and wooden barrels, an exceptional island Chardonnay that confirms the unique vocation of Etna. Notes of lychee, nectarine, with a hint of orange blossom and a touch of fresh thyme. Salty on the nose, with a fruity-floral finish and great persistence." Luca Gardini

"This wine comes from a Chardonnay vineyard planted on volcanic dust in the Guardiola area. It is perfumed with a mineral and slightly cooked lemon character. Some apple. Also dust. Medium to full body. Lemon curd. Light lemon and a crisp finish." James Suckling

Bright, intense light golden yellow. In the powerful yet harmonious Chardonnay Baron Salvadori, the aromas of fine vanilla cream and ripe fruit change in quick succession. Fresh and round on the palate, the accentuated fruit accompanied by balanced acidity, a fine salty vein and well-integrated wood spice. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Chardonnay Riserva Baron Salvadori 2020 is so pretty and perfumed that it seduces with a bouquet of spring flowers, pear, melon sorbet and sweet spices. It is silky and enveloping. Vanilla custard and mint complement the ripe fruit of the orchard in texture. Although Baron Salvadori is rich and at times opulent, it finishes remarkably fresh with lingering chamomile notes." Vinous

"The Nals Margreid 2020 Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Baron Salvadori is a beautiful wine with a very precise and straightforward approach, highlighted at this very young stage of the wine. Mineral salinity transitions directly into creamy fruit and poached apple. This wine offers great energy and textural depth. Baron Salvadori is a chateau vineyard with vines that are between 40 and 60 years old. The vines are planted in a pergola system and the exact clone is a mystery, partly because there are different winemakers, all next to each other." Wine Advocate

"This is a super bottle of chardonnay with sliced apples, nougat, dried flowers, honey and hints of pie crust. Full-bodied yet very tight and toned with a hint of lightly salted caramel to the focused and bright fruit." James Suckling

"Elegant and dense, charming and powerful, sophisticated, exciting and highly individual ... An unmistakable cuvée of the great white varieties with Storage potential." Michael Graf Goëss-Enzenberg, Weingut Manincor

Sophie, an aristocratic Chardonnay with small parts of Viognier, offers a clean, fresh bouquet with notes of apple blossom, citrus fruit and brioche. On the palate, too, the precise and classic style with balanced elegance and class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Finesse and complexity characterise this wine. Elegant on the nose, with very juicy fruit of quince, ripe apples and apricots. Light-footed and dancing on the palate, the stony minerality is enveloped by a fine silkiness, incredibly stimulating with a juicy finish." Weinwisser

"Polished, somewhat nutty and a hint of roasted aroma with fine yellow fruity flavours, a little herbs and hints of fennel and root vegetables. Fairly tightly knit, tart, finely juicy fruit, nutty, smoky and again hints of roasted tones, fine acidity and moderate grip, persistent on the palate, quite concentrated, mineral in the background, fennel and delicate herbal tones in the background, a little lemon peel, hints of pepper, good depth, despite all the power also has something playful, very good, firm and almost cool finish." Wein-Plus

"A tangy framework of tangerine acidity and salty minerality combines with flavours of persimmon, almond skin, dried white cherry, thyme and beeswax. Shows a biting liveliness and good concentration through the lingering, well-seasoned finish." Wine Spectator

Warm, rich golden yellow colour. A rich bouquet of pretty white and yellow flowers, layers of apricot, pear and melon. On the palate, a rich texture, a certain opulence and beautiful intensity, with hints of spices and almonds, all framed by a virile acidity that leads this work of art into a long, furious finish. SUPERIORE.DE