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Chardonnay is the world’s most famous white wine grape and is behind the finest white Burgundies. It is also one of the most widely planted varieties, although it is generally acknowledged that the best expressions of the grape are found in France, the USA and Australia.
There are myriad descriptors for the aromas and flavors of Chardonnay. Common aromas range from butter and toast through to tropical notes of banana, pineapple and guava. It is also often described as having mineral properties, such as crushed seashells or metal. Its flavor profiles are equally diverse and include grilled nuts, creamy apples, peach, marzipan, mango and even wet stones.
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Maipo Valley wine region
The Maipo Valley is a significant wine-producing region of Chile, surrounding the national capital, Santiago. It is considered the home of Chilean wine, as it was here that the first wines were produced in the mid-16th century. Maipo is also the best known of the country's wine regions, as it produces some of Chile's finest wines. Some of the most-established and best-respected names in Chilean wine are located here, not least because their original wineries needed, for logistical reasons, to be close to Santiago.
The Maipo Valley is a complex, sprawling wine region, and while the majority of its big names are located in the east, near Santiago, there are also extensive plantings to the south and west, towards the coast. Three of Chile's oldest wineries are based in the Maipo Valley – ... more -
Central Valley - Chile wine region
The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles ... more
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