Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Montevideo
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Montevideo.
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 Montevideo
The wine region of Montevideo of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bouza or the Domaine Bouza produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montevideo are Tannat, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montevideo often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lime or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, dried fruit or pineapple.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022
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Hitting the right note
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