Chardonnay

Chardonnay is the world’s most famous white wine grape and also one of the most widely planted. Although the most highly regarded expressions of the variety are those from Burgundy and California, many high-quality examples are made in Italy, Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America.

Synonyms include: Morillon, Pinot Chardonnay, Feiner Weisser Burgunder.

Food matches for Chardonnay include:

• Butternut squash risotto (risotto alla zucca)
• Japanese-style pork belly
• Roast chicken with honey-sesame carrots