Les Crêtes
Les Cretes Pinot Nero 2023
| Denomination | Valle d'Aosta DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Aosta Valley (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
Description
The Pinot Noir grapes here, in contrast to traditional methods that require the vinification in wood, are vinified entirely in stainless steel. This choice will show, the producer's intention to create a pleasant, fresh wine that stands out for its elegance and finesse.
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1989
- Oenologist: Raffaele Crotta
- Bottles produced: 225.000
- Hectares: 30
wines out of the indigenous vinifera varieties grown in the Aosta Valley. In 1989 the Charrères enlarged the original estate and built the Les Crêtes winery. The old mill and home site will soon be restored for use as an
agritourism destination.
Costantino Charrère, his wife Imelda, and their daughters Elena and Eleonora manage the day-to-day activities of the vineyards and winery.
While making decisions based on a solid foundation of classic vineyard management and wine-making skills, they are continually integrating new and innovative ideas gathered from frequent visits to wineries and
vineyards around the world.
Les Crête’s Vineyards: With 25 hectares (62 acres) of grapes dedicated to wine production, is is the largest privately held vineyard and winery operation in the Aosta Valley. The Aosta Valley, located in
northwest Italy, is Italy’s smallest and least populated region. It is an alpine valley with grape growing conditions typically associated with mountain elevations. Close to Mont Blanc and surrounded on three sides
by the Italian, French and Swiss Alps, it is a beautiful and unique part of Italy.
Les Crêtes vineyards are planted in both indigenous vinifera varieties (Petite Arvine, Petit Rouge, Fumin, Mayolet, Cornalin), as well as the more traditional vinifera varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Muscat) which are also well adapted to the region’s climate and soil conditions.
The vineyards are located along the Dora Baltea river and are distributed among vineyard blocks in six different villages; Saint Pierre, Aymavilles, Gressan, Sarre, Aosta and Saint Christophe.
Plant densities in the vineyards range from 7,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare. Read more
| Name | Les Cretes Pinot Nero 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Valle d'Aosta DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Vendor | Les Crêtes |
| Origin | La Tour di Aymavilles (AO). |
| Climate | Altitude: 650 m. s.l.m. South facing position. |
| Soil composition | Moraine, loose, sandy, steep. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 7,500 |
| Yield per hectare | 9,000 kg |
| Harvest | Manual, in mid-October. |
| Wine making | Fermentation of 8 / 10 days in stainless steel (30 °C controlled temperature), daily pumping over. Refinement of 6 months in stainless steel. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
