Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Minho
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Minho.
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 Minho
Minho is Portugal's Northernmost wine region. It is known for one wine style above all others: crisp, light, white Vinho Verde, whose DOC zone covers the same territory. The Minho name is used for the area's Vinho Regional designation (similar to the French IGP). The latter's looser production laws allow more diversity in the average winery's portfolio, including red and rosé wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay