Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Maipo Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Maipo 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 Central Valley
Maipo Valley is one of Chile's most important wine-producing regions. Located just South of the capital, Central-valley/maipo-valley/santiago">Santiago, Maipo Valley is home to some of the country's most prestigious wines. It is often described as the 'Bordeaux of South America', and Rich, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly its most celebrated wine style. Maipo is at the very Northern end of Chile's extensive Central Valley, running from just north of the Rapel Valley up to where the countryside begins to give way to houses and roads in the southern suburbs of Santiago.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 28% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MangoPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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