Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Rapel Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Rapel 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
Rapel Valley is a large wine-producing region in Chile's Central Valley. Made up of the Colchagua and Cachapoal valleys, the area produces roughly a quarter of all Chilean wine. The Warm, Dry region makes a wide range of wine styles, ranging from everyday wines to some of Chile's most expensive and prestigious offerings. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenère are the most important grape varieties planted here.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OrangePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
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First grapes picked in Napa Valley 2022 harvest
The Napa Valley 2022 harvest got underway in early August for some sparkling and white wine styles. ‘We had our earliest harvest ever, and started picking Sauvignon Blanc on Monday 1 August,’ said Stephanie Honig, of Honig Vineyard and Winery. ‘The fruit came from our grower partner Gordon Family Ranch, which is located in the southeast area of the Napa Valley appellation,’ said Honig, who is export director at the family-owned winery. Harvest typically begins with older ...