Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of San Antonio Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of San Antonio 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 Aconcagua
San Antonio Valley is a small wine region in Chile, located near the Pacific coast 80km (50 miles) as the crow flies west of the capital, Central-valley/maipo-valley/santiago">Santiago. A relatively recent addition to the Chilean national Vineyard, the region stands out as being able to produce quality Pinot Noir along with internationally respected white wines, including Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The province for which the valley is named surrounds the coastal city of San Antonio, 90km (55 miles) west of central Santiago and just South of Casablanca Valley. Vineyards lie on the rolling hills that characterize the region, often within 32km (20 miles) of the Pacific Ocean that forms San Antonio's western edge.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ChardPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- AlmondsPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Sussex winery sweeps the board at WineGB Awards
Artelium clinched the Newcomer of the Year award, and then went on to win trophies for the best Blanc de Blancs and the Top Sparkling Wine of 2022. It was finally crowned Supreme Champion at the WineGB Awards for its Blanc de Blancs 2015. Mark Collins and Julie Bretland, a husband-and-wife team, launched Artelium after quitting their jobs to follow their passion for wine. They started out by purchasing grapes from growers, but they now have 85,000 vines spread across an 18ha estate in Sussex. Ar ...
Andrew Jefford: ‘Perhaps they think “drinkers like oak”. Really?’
An electronic dart was tossed at us recently by Decanter reader Tim Frances from Kent. It landed on the screen of our magazine editor Amy Wislocki; Amy lobbed it across the virtual room to me, suggesting a column-length reply. ‘Here’s a poser,’ Tim began. ‘How do your experts grade a wine that they find intellectually well made, but that they truly madly deeply dislike? I’ve tasted wines I can admire dispassionately, but would stab my feet with forks rather than drink them. Must be a conundrum f ...
Concern that wine prices may rise amid cost pressures
Inflation and higher costs have led to questions in the UK and US in recent weeks about how much the trade can absorb before wine prices increase. Despite a recent freeze on duty tax, the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said it is concerned wine prices may rise in 2022 due to myriad factors, including higher costs, inflation and supply chain issues. The trade body sent a letter to government signed by 49 UK wine and spirits businesses last month, warning that ‘rising cost ...