Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of North West Victoria
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of North West Victoria.
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 Victoria
The wine region of North West Victoria is located in the region of Victoria of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Savaterre or the Domaine Savaterre produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of North West Victoria are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of North West Victoria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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Argentina confirms Balcarce as Buenos Aires’ fourth GI
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Manhattan property developer turned New Zealand winemaker jailed for tax fraud
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