Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Alella
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Alella.
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 Catalogne
The wine region of Alella is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alta Alella or the Domaine Alta Alella produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alella are Xarello, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alella often reveals types of flavors of non oak, balsamic or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, oaky or tobacco.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Manhattan property developer turned New Zealand winemaker jailed for tax fraud
Colin David Rath, 59, pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery and 39 counts of dishonestly using tax returns at Christchurch District Court. He was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for conducting the NZ$1.3 million tax fraud. Rath grew up in Connecticut and worked as a property developer in New York before leaving the United States in 2016. He wrote a book called It is What it is: A True Manhattan Real Estate Nightmare with a Silver Lining, which delves into the New York prope ...
Treasury Wine Estates buys Yarra Valley vineyard from Accolade
Treasury Wine Estates has expanded its footprint in the Yarra Valley in Australia by purchasing the 55-hectare Beenak Vineyard from Accolade in a deal worth AU$7 million. The land is planted with 45ha of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, suited for both still and sparkling wine production. Tim Ford, chief executive at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), said the company was keen to bolster its cool climate winemaking capabilities. ‘Vineyards producing Pinot Noir are of particular interest as we respond ...
Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma sold to Foley Family Wines
Foley Family Wines has returned to the acquisition trail in California by announcing its acquisition of Sonoma’s Chateau St. Jean from the Americas division of Treasury Wine Estates, owner of Penfolds in Australia. Foley said it ‘plans to restore the winery to its former glory’. A fee for the deal was not disclosed, but the purchase includes the historic 1920s chateau building, a 6,000-square-foot visitor centre, a winery facility and almost 32 hectares (79 acres) of estate vineyards. Fole ...