{"product_id":"les-cretes-fumin-2024","title":"Les Cretes Fumin 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Crêtes Fumin is a still red wine with Denomination of Controlled Origin from the Aosta Valley. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eFumin\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it appears in the glass with an intense ruby colour enriched by violet highlights, revealing clear fruity aromas on the nose, intertwined with hints of leather and spices. On the palate, it unveils an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting juicy and fragrant thanks to soft, well-integrated tannins. After fermentation in steel and ageing in oak barrels, the wine expresses nuances of vanilla, juniper and tobacco, which accompany a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e characterised by a distinct note of liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in La Tour di Aymavilles, in the heart of the Aosta Valley. The vineyards, trained using the Guyot system at 650 metres above sea level, are situated on small \u003cstrong\u003esloping terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e facing south and north-west. This terroir is distinguished by \u003cstrong\u003emoraine soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with a granitic matrix, rich in sand, silt and abundant stones, which impart a defined structure to the wine. The harsh \u003cstrong\u003ealpine climate\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures breezy summers and cold winters, while the significant temperature variations and low rainfall favour a slow and gradual ripening of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting is carried out by hand towards the end of October. After chilling and destemming, fermentation begins in steel at a controlled temperature for twelve days, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003edaily pump-overs\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal extraction. The wine matures for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, gaining complexity, and rests for a further six months in bottle to stabilise the aromatic profile. This careful process gives the wine remarkable longevity, making it suitable for \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e that can last for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFumin by Les Crêtes is a proud ambassador of the heroic viticulture of the Aosta Valley, the result of the dedication passed down by the Charrère family since 1750. This wine owes its name to the characteristic smoky grey hue of its grapes. Saved from extinction in the 1970s and vinified as a pure Fumin for the first time in 1993, it stands out for its absolute elegance and extraordinary ability for long ageing in the bottle. Produced in ten thousand bottles at La Tour in Aymavilles, it is a masterpiece celebrated by the three red stars of Veronelli and the most authoritative international critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les Cretes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088856826027,"sku":"61672","price":248.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/les-cretes-fumin-2024_61672_1_8147d7ac-ffc8-4dc1-b472-ec875870b46c.webp?v=1780071629","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/les-cretes-fumin-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}