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Les Cretes Aosta Valley

Les Cretes

Les Cretes Torrette 2024

Red green still

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Les Cretes Aosta Valley
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Denomination Valle d'Aosta DOC
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Area Aosta Valley (Italy)
Grape varieties 70% Petit Rouge, 30% Pinot Nero
Aging 8 months in stainless steel.
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Description

Petit Rouge is the most widespread grape variety in the Aosta Valley. This grape variety has been cultivated since time immemorial in this area. The grape 'Orious' is also included in this family, which is the precursor of every other native grape variety from the Aosta Valley.

Details

Profumo

Perfume

Fresh, fine, delicate, with a floral nose of violet and rose hips. Fruity notes of small red berries follow.

Colore

Color

Ruby red.

Gusto

Taste

In the mouth, delicate and elegant, with a subtle acidulous vein.

Serve at:

14 -16 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Young Red Wines

Pairings

It pairs well with appetizers, meats, first courses (pasta, soups with cereals and vegetables), white and red meats. It also pairs with fresh and mid-aged cheeses.

Starters
Pasta
Meat
Cheese
Poultry
Pork
Vegetarian

Producer
Les Cretes
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1989
  • Oenologist: Raffaele Crotta, Eleonora Charrère
  • Bottles produced: 250.000
  • Hectares: 35
The history of the Charrère family since 1750 still sees today the respect of traditions, values and environment handed down with wisdom for 6 generations. Passion, craftsmanship, love for the terroir, spirit of innovation and care for the field and cellar are the driving force behind Les Crêtes, which is dedicated to heroic viticulture in the Aosta Valley with body and soul. Read more
Production area: Aosta Valley
Aosta Valley
Les Cretes

Name Les Cretes Torrette 2024
Type Red green still
Denomination Valle d'Aosta DOC
Vintage 2024
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Grape varieties 70% Petit Rouge, 30% Pinot Nero
Country Italy
Region Aosta Valley
Vendor Les Cretes
Origin In the historical Torrette appellation area. Vineyards are located in tows Sarre, Aymavilles, St. Pierre, Gressan and St. Christophe (Aosta).
Climate Altitude: 500-650 m a.s.l. Exposure: South, North, East and West.
Soil composition Morainic, loose, sandy on slopes.
Cultivation system Guyot. Cultivation on terraced vineyards.
Plants per hectare 7,500
Yield per hectare 10,000 kg/hectare.
Harvest By hand, in mid-October.
Wine making Fermentation for 8 days in stainless steel at 28-30°C with daily pumping-over.
Aging 8 months in stainless steel.
Allergens Contains sulphites