Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Empordà
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Empordà.
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 Empordà is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castillo Perelada or the Domaine Maselva produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Empordà are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Empordà often reveals types of flavors of cherry, white pepper or fig and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, game or almonds.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- BananaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Tribute paid to Franciacorta wine pioneer Franco Ziliani
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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 ...
Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group
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