Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, vanilla, hazelnut, lemon zest

Palate: ripe pear, creamy lees, lemon, long mineral close

Barrique-fermented Chardonnay from sustainable-viticulture Naveran. Burgundy-influenced Penedes white.

What it pairs with

  • Catalan rossejat de fideos Find catalan rossejat de fideos on TableJourney →
    Toasted-noodle fish dish and creamy-lees Chardonnay share rich texture.
  • Roast chicken with lemon
    Lemon-roast poultry and creamy oaked Chardonnay are a classic match.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Creamy risotto and oaked Chardonnay share rich texture.
  • Grilled white fish with butter sauce
    Butter sauce and oaked Chardonnay lock together.

History

Barrique-fermented Chardonnay from Naveran, named for Manuela de Naveran. Burgundy-influenced winemaking with full barrique ferment.

  1. 1992: First Manuela Chardonnay release

Facts

Producer
Naveran · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Fermented and aged in French oak barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 15 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1992
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Manuela Chardonnay Crianza

What does Manuela Chardonnay taste like?

White peach, vanilla, hazelnut and lemon zest on the nose; ripe pear, creamy lees, lemon and a long mineral close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Manuela Chardonnay?

Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. The barrique ferment rewards short cellar age.

Is Manuela Chardonnay vegan?

Yes. Naveran uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Manuela Chardonnay?

Catalan rossejat de fideos is the canonical pairing. Roast chicken with lemon, mushroom risotto, and grilled white fish with butter sauce are equally strong.

What grapes are in Manuela Chardonnay?

100 percent Chardonnay from sustainable-viticulture estate vineyards.

Tags

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