Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Central Valley - Page 9
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?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
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