Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Drama
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Drama.
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
The wine region of Drama is located in the region of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Costa Lazaridi or the Domaine Costa Lazaridi produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Drama are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Drama often reveals types of flavors of cherry, jasmine or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, jam or licorice.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MangoPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma sold to Foley Family Wines
Foley Family Wines has returned to the acquisition trail in California by announcing its acquisition of Sonoma’s Chateau St. Jean from the Americas division of Treasury Wine Estates, owner of Penfolds in Australia. Foley said it ‘plans to restore the winery to its former glory’. A fee for the deal was not disclosed, but the purchase includes the historic 1920s chateau building, a 6,000-square-foot visitor centre, a winery facility and almost 32 hectares (79 acres) of estate vineyards. Fole ...
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Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group
Endeavour Group announced it has signed an agreement with Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits arm of French luxury goods giant LVMH, to acquire Cape Mentelle. A fee wasn’t disclosed. Completion of the deal will take place ‘in due course’, pending licensing approval, said Endeavour, a leading retail and hospitality group that has alcohol retailer Dan Murphy’s and several other wine brands in its portfolio. Cape Mentelle was founded in 1970 and the deal heralds an ownership change for a pioneer of ...