Chardonel

White wine grape, hybridNew York State Agricultural Experiment Station 1953

The style profiled here is a dry, full-bodied white Chardonel wine: rounded, fresh and orchard-fruited. Typical alcohol is 12 to 14%. Serve it at 9 to 12 °C.

Style profile

Our rating of a representative wine

Sweetness: Bone dry
Body: Full
Tannin: Very low
Acidity: Medium

Sweetness and structure vary with the producer, region and winemaking. These ratings describe the style above; check the label for the bottle in front of you.

Food pairings

Chicken
Creamy pasta and sauces
Risotto and rice dishes

Where it grows

Notable regions: USA

Explore its wine regions

Augusta AVA
Linganore AVA
Fennville AVA
Ozark Highlands AVA
Ozark Mountain AVA
Shawnee Hills AVA
Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA

Similar grapes

Chardonnayapple to tropical, creamy when oaked Compare with Chardonel
Seyval Blanccrisp, neutral, hardy hybrid Compare with Chardonel
Pinot blancsoft apple, gentle, easy Compare with Chardonel

Sources

Facts: Wikipedia, Chardonel (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata Q914961 (CC0).
Variety record: Vitis International Variety Catalogue, VIVC 16072.
Style profile, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment.
Winegrape varieties, North Carolina State Extension.