Chardonnay shows aromas of green and citrus fruit in cool climates and stone fruit and tropical fruit in warm climates. In warm climates, Chardonnay tends to show aromas of:

• A. Stone fruit and tropical fruit
• B. Green and citrus fruit
• C. Floral and herbal
• D. Berry and grape

Answer: (A)

Warm-climate ripening drives Chardonnay toward riper, fruit-forward aromas. When grapes mature in warmth, they develop stone fruit (peach, apricot) and tropical fruit (pineapple, mango) notes as the aroma compounds shift with the higher sugar levels and fuller ripeness. This contrasts with cool climates, where acidity remains higher and green citrus fruit is more common. Floral or herbal tendencies can appear but aren’t the defining feature of warm-climate Chardonnay, and berry notes aren’t typically the primary descriptors for this variety.