Winery KreuzritterChardonnay
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The Chardonnay of the Winery Kreuzritter is in the top 0 of wines of Valais.
Details and technical informations about Winery Kreuzritter's Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Hibou blanc
A very old grape variety once cultivated in Savoy, now endangered. It is not the white form of the black owl.
Informations about the Winery Kreuzritter
The Winery Kreuzritter is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
The word of the wine: Bordeaux barrel
Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.
