Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Castel del Monte
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Castel del Monte.
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 Pouilles
The wine region of Castel del Monte is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tormaresca or the Domaine Torrevento produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Castel del Monte are Aglianico, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Castel del Monte often reveals types of flavors of cream, caramel or game and sometimes also flavors of toasty, stone or cranberry.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StrawPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Tributes paid to Paul Pender
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Hitting the right note
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Women in wine: Bordeaux
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