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Chardonnay
[Contains more than 24% lead Made of crystal glass]
Some of the finest and most expensive dry white wines are made from this grape variety. A native of the Burgundy region is now grown in almost all the wine-producing regions worldwide. In the New World, especially, Chardonnay's popularity stems from its creamy structure, which balances oaky, buttery flavors with low acidity. The variety produces wines of high alcoholic content, often aged in small oak barrels. Winemakers sometimes add tartaric acid to adjust for its low acidity. The Chardonnay glass is designed so that this low acidity is delivered in a way that sets off the alcohol and rich flavors of the wine, highlighting its velvety, supple texture, emphasizing the fruit and ensuring a long, balanced finish.
This classic Riedel shape allows young wines to express all their invigorating freshness, while more mature wines are encouraged to deliver the nutty spicy, mineral flavors so typical of the variety.
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| This glass is suitable for these grape varieties and wines: | Albarino, Bourgogne Aligote, Bordeaux (white), Burgundy (white), Chablis, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Corton-Charlemagne, Cortese, Hermitage blanc, Marsanne, Mersault, Montagny, Morillon, Pinot (Blanc, Grigio, Gris), Rulander, St. Joseph (blanc), Sauvignon blanc (Barrique), Sauvignon-Semillon (Barrique), Vernatsch, Viognier |
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