Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Valpolicella

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Valpolicella.

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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 Vénétie

The wine region of Valpolicella is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Domini Veneti or the Domaine Dal Forno Romano produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valpolicella are Rondinella, Corvina and Corvinone, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valpolicella often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cream or mint and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, toasty or caramel.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
OakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
TobaccoPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Red cherryPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
RaspberryPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
LeatherPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay

PlumPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Black fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
VanillaPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
BlackberryPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
BlueberryPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
PepperPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
ChocolatePresent in 2% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

Concern that wine prices may rise amid cost pressures

Inflation and higher costs have led to questions in the UK and US in recent weeks about how much the trade can absorb before wine prices increase. Despite a recent freeze on duty tax, the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said it is concerned wine prices may rise in 2022 due to myriad factors, including higher costs, inflation and supply chain issues. The trade body sent a letter to government signed by 49 UK wine and spirits businesses last month, warning that ‘rising cost ...

Top DWWA award-winning wines on show at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

At the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards, the world’s largest wine competition saw its biggest year to date, with 18,094 wines tasted from 56 countries. Over 15 consecutive days in June 2021, almost 170 expert wine judges, including 44 Masters of Wine and 11 Master Sommeliers, awarded 50 Best in Show, 179 Platinum, 635 Gold, 5,607 Silver and 8,332 Bronze medals. Join Decanter at our Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June, where you will have the opportunity to sample 23 of these top awarded Gold, Plati ...

Burgundy 2021 en primeur release volumes under pressure

Tight allocations are not new to Burgundy, but 2021-vintage en primeur release volumes may be even smaller than usual in some cases. Severe frost and mildew challenges during the growing season hit yields, even if some excellent Burgundy 2021 wines have still been produced and not every area was affected equally. ‘The quantities are particularly under pressure in the Côte de Beaune, and particularly for the Chardonnay,’ said Guy Seddon, head of fine wine buying at merchant Corney & Barrow. ‘ ...