Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Transylvania
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Transylvania.
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 Transylvania
Romania is located at the geographical crossroads between Central and South-Eastern Europe. The Romanian wine industry uses a wide range of indigenous and international red and white Grape varieties. Both vinifera and American grape species are present here, as well as a number of hybrids. The latter are chosen for their resistance to varying Climates.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OrangePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- SmokePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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Hitting the right note
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Vine trunks rise to meet climatic changes
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