Chardonnay vs Alicante Bouschet
The Grapes
Chardonnay
White grape
Chardonnay — world's most celebrated white grape, native to Burgundy, France. Versatile wines range from lean and mineral to rich and buttery.
Alicante Bouschet
Red grape
Alicante Bouschet — teinturier red grape with red flesh and skin. Produces deeply pigmented wines; widely used for blending in France and Iberia.