These are some of the properties and characteristics of the Chardonnay grape:

• Not affected by very cold weather.
• It buds from late August to early September. Flowers at the end of September. Matures between the end of February and early March.
• Sensitive to downy mildew.
• Leaves are medium sized, very slightly lobed, and are thick with convex edges.

Berries are round, small, pale green to yellow. The skin is tough, thin and transparent.

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