Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
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 wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 67% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 66% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 63% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 60% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 58% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 50% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 43% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 43% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 34% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 6% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Burgundy 2021 en primeur release volumes under pressure
Tight allocations are not new to Burgundy, but 2021-vintage en primeur release volumes may be even smaller than usual in some cases. Severe frost and mildew challenges during the growing season hit yields, even if some excellent Burgundy 2021 wines have still been produced and not every area was affected equally. ‘The quantities are particularly under pressure in the Côte de Beaune, and particularly for the Chardonnay,’ said Guy Seddon, head of fine wine buying at merchant Corney & Barrow. ‘ ...
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In the produce aisle of most US supermarkets, choices are clear: the organic section is to the right, or at the very least, organic items are identified on packaging or shelf-talkers. Shoppers willing to pay a few cents more per pound for broccoli grown without synthetic chemicals know where to reach. In the wine aisle? Not so much. There’s more than a bit of confusion, to date at least, with little-understood labels announcing wines are certified sustainable or made from organic grapes. Scroll ...
Biden and Macron state dinner menu lists California wines
Guests at the state dinner hosted by US president Joe Biden for his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (1 December) were set to enjoy Roederer Estate Brut Rosé sparkling wine, according to menu details reported by Reuters and other US media. While all three wines on the menu have deep roots in California, there were several nods to France. Roederer Estate was founded in Anderson Valley in 1982 by the Rouzaud family of Champagne Louis Roederer, for instance. The two other California w ...