Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Portugal - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Portugal.
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?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Lucio Tasca d’Almerita dies
Lucio Tasca d’Almerita died in Palermo this week, on 25 July, aged 82. In Sicily he was known simply as ‘Conte Lucio’, such was the reputation of the Count and the amount of respect and affection people had for him. Lucio was one of the pioneers of winemaking on the island from a technical point of view, but moreover he was able to demonstrate how effective the modernisation of Sicily could be from a cultural standpoint. Born in Palermo on 9 January 1940, he was an athlete in his youth and even ...
At the heart of the Mâcon terroir
In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...
California wines set for increased global market share
California Wines launched the two-day event, which ran from 31 October, in order to pave the way for new export opportunities and give buyers and importers ‘unprecedented access’ to the state’s wines. The event featured masterclasses led by two prominent wine educators, Elaine Chukan Brown and Kelli A. White, as well as walk-around wine tastings and networking sessions. Buyers and importers from 26 countries were among a hand-selected group chosen for this first event. Those at ...
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay of Portugal
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Lisboa
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Minho
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Península de Setúbal
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Tejo
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Transmontano
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Vinho de Portugal