Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Pico
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Pico.
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 Açores
The wine region of Pico is located in the region of Açores of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pico Wines or the Domaine Azores Wine Company produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pico are Verdelho, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pico often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, vegetal or oil.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
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News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua
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