Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Portugal

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

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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 wines of Portugal

Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

OakPresent in 63% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 63% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 63% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 57% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 50% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 47% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 44% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 37% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 13% of Chardonnay

OakyPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
Red fruitPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
Black fruitPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
VanillaPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
Green applePresent in 9% of Chardonnay
PearPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
HoneyPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 8% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

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California wines set for increased global market share

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