Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Calchaqui Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Calchaqui 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 Salta
Calchaqui Valleys is the most prolific wine region in Northern Argentina. It is also one of the highest anywhere in the world, with Vineyard altitudes ranging from 1500 to 3100 meters. As with other parts of the Country, Malbec is the key variety, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Torrontés. Merlot, Tannat, Cereza, Syrah, Bonarda and Moscatel (usually Muscat of Alexandria) are also grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay