Les Cretes
Pinot Nero 2025
| Denomination | DOC Valle d'Aosta Pinot Nero (pinot noir)(vin. Rosso) |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Aosta Valley (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months in stainless steel; bottle-aged for 1 year. |
- Alpine origin: Valle d’Aosta PDO, La Tour di Aymavilles, viticulture on steep slopes
- Grape: 100% Pinot Noir, mountain red with an elegant and lively character
- Vinification: fermentation in steel with daily pumping over, aged for 6 months in steel
- Format and strength: 0.75 l bottle, 13.5% vol; contains sulphites
- Pairings: ravioli with roast sauce, boiled meats, and intensely flavoured meats and fish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Les Crêtes Pinot Noir is a still red wine from the Valle d’Aosta Protected Designation of Origin, with a pronounced mountain character. Made from Pinot Noir grapes and vinified in steel, it stands out for its dynamic style and refined structure. On the palate, it offers a fruity and savoury profile, enriched by a light spicy note and velvety tannins, with a persistent, mineral finish that enhances the essence of the grape variety.
Where it comes from
The vineyards are located in the picturesque landscapes of La Tour, in the municipality of Aymavilles. Here, the roots delve into morainic and sandy soils, situated on steep, south-facing slopes at around 650 metres above sea level, in a context of true heroic viticulture. The alpine climate, with its harsh winters and marked temperature variations, is essential for giving the wine extraordinary expressive freshness and a clear mineral texture.
How it is produced
The production process begins in mid-October with a careful manual harvest. After destemming, the grapes undergo cryomaceration and ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with frequent punching down. Ageing takes place mainly in steel, although the maturation process may include a period in French oak barrels, before the final rest in the bottle. The result is a wine that releases intense aromas of morello cherry and violet, accompanied by elegant hints of green pepper.
History and Curiosities
Les Crêtes preserves the ancient heritage of the Charrère family, rooted in the Aosta Valley since 1750 and dedicated for six generations to respecting the environment. This renowned Pinot Noir is born on the steep slopes of the Tour d’Aymavilles, a pure expression of heroic high-altitude viticulture. The artisanal dedication is reflected in the meticulous manual harvest in October and in a limited production, whose first vintage dates back to 1995. The result is an elegant mountain wine, awarded prestigious international accolades by authoritative names such as Wine Spectator and Robert Parker.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1989
- Oenologist: Raffaele Crotta, Eleonora Charrère
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 35
| Name | Les Cretes Pinot Nero 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Valle d'Aosta DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Vendor | Les Cretes |
| Story | History and Curiosities Les Crêtes preserves the ancient heritage of the Charrère family, rooted in the Aosta Valley since 1750 and dedicated for six generations to respecting the environment. This renowned Pinot Noir is born on the steep slopes of the Tour d’Aymavilles, a pure expression of heroic high-altitude viticulture. The artisanal dedication is reflected in the meticulous manual harvest in October and in a limited production, whose first vintage dates back to 1995. The result is an elegant mountain wine, awarded prestigious international accolades by authoritative names such as Wine Spectator and Robert Parker. |
| Origin | La Tour di Aymavilles (AO) |
| Climate | Alpine climate with short, cool and windy summers; long, cold winters with significant temperature variations; low precipitation (500–1000 mm/year). |
| Soil composition | Morainic, loose, sandy, steep slope |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 7500 |
| Yield per hectare | 9,000 kg/ha |
| Harvest | In mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 23–24 °C (controlled temperature) |
| Fermentation | 8–10 days |
| Production technique | Criomacerazione per 2 giorni e fermentazione/vinificazione in acciaio inox a temperatura controllata, con rimontaggi o pigeage quotidiani; affinamento in acciaio inox |
| Wine making | Destemming of the grapes; cold maceration for 2 days; fermentation for 8–10 days in stainless steel at controlled temperature (about 24–30 °C) with daily pumping over/pigeage; ageing for 6 months in stainless steel; bottle ageing for 1 year. |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months in stainless steel; bottle-aged for 1 year. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |