Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Greece - Page 2
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 18% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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