Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Friuli Grave
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Friuli Grave.
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 Frioul-Vénétie Julienne
The wine region of Friuli Grave is located in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Italo Cescon or the Domaine Italo Cescon produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Friuli Grave are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Friuli Grave often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tropical or minerality and sometimes also flavors of white peach, cheese or stone fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma sold to Foley Family Wines
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California wines set for increased global market share
California Wines launched the two-day event, which ran from 31 October, in order to pave the way for new export opportunities and give buyers and importers ‘unprecedented access’ to the state’s wines. The event featured masterclasses led by two prominent wine educators, Elaine Chukan Brown and Kelli A. White, as well as walk-around wine tastings and networking sessions. Buyers and importers from 26 countries were among a hand-selected group chosen for this first event. Those at ...