Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Central Otago
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Central Otago.
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 Central Otago is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amisfield or the Domaine Felton Road produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Otago are Pinot noir et Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Otago often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, sage or cedar.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 35% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 33% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 32% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 22% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- StonePresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- NuttyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay