Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Judean Hills
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Judean Hills.
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 Judean Hills
Judean Hills wine region – which is theoretically further divided into the Jerusalem, Gush Etzion and Southern Judean Hills sub-regions – Lies within the Samson region of Central Israel. The Judean Hills (or Mountains) form a low mountain range that dominates the landscape around Jerusalem and the West Bank. Hebron, Bethlehem and Ramallah also lie within the range, which formed the core territory of the Kingdom of Judah where the earliest Jewish settlements were located. Although not one of Israel's better known wine regions (like Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights in Galilee), Judean Hills is an emerging viticultural area, and significant potential has been identified for its future.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MarzipanPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OilPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- AcaciaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MarmaladePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ChardPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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