Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Nelson
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Nelson.
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 South Island
The wine region of Nelson is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Latitude 41 or the Domaine Seifried Estate produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nelson are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nelson often reveals types of flavors of dark fruit, clove or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bramble, kiwi or savory.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 37% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ButterscotchPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay