Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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 Ontario
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a regional VQA appellation in Ontario, Canada, on the southern shores of Lake Ontario and surrounded by water on three sides. It produces the largest Volume of ice wine in the world, more so than the style's homeland of Germany. Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Vidal are planted widely for this style. There are around 20 wineries in operation here and international wine-producing powerhouses such as Inniskillin, Jackson Triggs and Peller Estate are collectively responsible for the majority of Canadian ice wines sold outside of Canada.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 8% of Chardonnay