Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Central Valley - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Central 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
The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of Volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles (400km) and covers a number of Climate types. The Central Valley wine region is easily (and often) confused with the geological Central Valley, which runs north–south for more than 620 miles (1000km) between the Pacific Coastal Ranges and the lower Andes.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 54% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 48% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 43% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 41% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 38% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 28% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- GrassPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’
Decanter has published a list of ‘12 vineyards to rule them all‘, featuring some of the greatest vineyards across the globe, after consulting a selection of leading wine world experts. After much debate and discussion, the final dozen takes wine lovers on a journey across the international wine world, from Burgundy and Barolo to Napa Valley, via South Australia and Argentina – to name just a few destinations. Not everyone will agree with the choices made, of course. It’s a list that ...
Argentina confirms Balcarce as Buenos Aires’ fourth GI
Approved by the INV viticultural institute on 1 July, Balcarce is the fourth GI to be named in the province of Buenos Aires. The province was largely abandoned as a winemaking region in the 1930s following a law permitting wine to be made only in the Andean Cuyo region, but is is slowly making a name for itself once again with cool climate vintages. Encompassing coast, prairie and the Tandilia mountains, Balcarce is located 37 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and has until recently been known for p ...
Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals
Duckhorn Portfolio said it has acquired around 20 hectares (50 acres) of Napa Valley vineyards via separate deals. This includes 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Stanly Ranch vineyard in Los Carneros and the four-hectare (10 acre) Red Wing vineyard in St. Helena, said the group, which is listed under the ‘Napa’ ticker on the New York Stock Exchange. ‘As our portfolio has evolved to include 10 renowned luxury wineries, our commitment to having a robust estate vineyard programme continues to be centr ...