Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Ica
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Ica.
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 Ica
Valle de Ica Lies in the Ica province of Peru. It is one of five centres of Grapegrowing within the Protected Designation of Origin for Pisco production, and often appears on labels. There are around 85 producers in the area. As in other zones, Vineyards dedicated for Pisco are most often planted to members of the Muscat family of grape varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ChardPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StrawPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MangoPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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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. ‘ ...