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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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 Toasted-noodle fish dish and creamy-lees Chardonnay share rich texture.Find catalan rossejat de fideos on TableJourney →
- Roast chicken with lemon Lemon-roast poultry and creamy oaked Chardonnay are a classic match.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Mushroom risotto Creamy risotto and oaked Chardonnay share rich texture.More wines for risotto →
- Grilled white fish with butter sauce Butter sauce and oaked Chardonnay lock together.More wines for fish →
With cheese
History
Barrique-fermented Chardonnay from Naveran, named for Manuela de Naveran. Burgundy-influenced winemaking with full barrique ferment.
- 1992First 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.
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