Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio.

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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 Lombardie

The wine region of Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Plozza or the Domaine Mamete Prevostini produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio are Nebbiolo, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, vegetal or leather.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay

OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay

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