Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Uco Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Uco Valley.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
More informations about the region of Mendoza
The Uco Valley (Valle de Uco) is a key winegrowing region of Mendoza, Argentina. An hour's drive South from the city of Mendoza, it is home to some of the region's most famous wines. Argentina's primary Grape variety of Malbec shines here, producing terroir-driven red wines with a distinctive Floral">floralAroma. Cabernet Franc is much less widely planted, but some great results have been achieved.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 45% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 39% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 37% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 37% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 22% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
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