Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Contea di Sclafani
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Contea di Sclafani.
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 Sicile
The wine region of Contea di Sclafani is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castellucci Miano or the Domaine Tasca d'Almerita produce mainly wines sparkling, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Contea di Sclafani are Chardonnay, Nero d'Avola and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Contea di Sclafani often reveals types of flavors of cream, melon or coconut and sometimes also flavors of white peach, stone or cheese.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- JasminePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Lemon zestPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StrawPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Decanter magazine latest issue: December 2022
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Treasury Wine Estates buys Yarra Valley vineyard from Accolade
Treasury Wine Estates has expanded its footprint in the Yarra Valley in Australia by purchasing the 55-hectare Beenak Vineyard from Accolade in a deal worth AU$7 million. The land is planted with 45ha of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, suited for both still and sparkling wine production. Tim Ford, chief executive at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), said the company was keen to bolster its cool climate winemaking capabilities. ‘Vineyards producing Pinot Noir are of particular interest as we respond ...
Sussex winery sweeps the board at WineGB Awards
Artelium clinched the Newcomer of the Year award, and then went on to win trophies for the best Blanc de Blancs and the Top Sparkling Wine of 2022. It was finally crowned Supreme Champion at the WineGB Awards for its Blanc de Blancs 2015. Mark Collins and Julie Bretland, a husband-and-wife team, launched Artelium after quitting their jobs to follow their passion for wine. They started out by purchasing grapes from growers, but they now have 85,000 vines spread across an 18ha estate in Sussex. Ar ...