Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Somontano
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Somontano.
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 Aragon
The wine region of Somontano is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viñas del Vero or the Domaine El Grillo y La Luna produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Somontano are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Somontano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, chocolate or almonds and sometimes also flavors of mint, toasty or caramel.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 22% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- BananaPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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