Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Macedonia
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Macedonia.
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 Macedonia
Greek Macedonia (Makedonia) is an expansive region in Northern Greece. It is bordered by the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria to the north and the Aegean Sea in the South. The vineyards in the mountainous region are extensively planted to Xynomavro, along with Roditis, Limnio and the more-international Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. Macedonian red wines are noted for their firm tannins and big flavors, and the best examples are among Greece's most-sought-after reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OrangePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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