{"product_id":"les-cretes-torrette-2025","title":"Les Cretes Torrette 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorrette is a still red wine produced by Les Crêtes. This blend combines Petit Rouge and Pinot Noir grapes, reflecting the Aosta Valley landscape in every nuance. It displays a \u003cstrong\u003eruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e colour and a refined bouquet with scents of violet, dog rose and fresh hints of \u003cstrong\u003esmall red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is elegant and delicate, well balanced and accompanied by a \u003cstrong\u003esubtle acidic streak\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives great liveliness to the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located in the historic area of Valle d’Aosta Torrette, on \u003cstrong\u003eloose morainic\u003c\/strong\u003e and sandy soils characterised by steep slopes. The \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e of Les Crêtes is practised on steep terraces situated in the municipalities of Sarre, Aymavilles, Saint-Pierre, Gressan and Saint-Christophe. Agricultural management follows strict \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, in full respect of the mountain environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in mid-October with a careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the winery, fermentation takes place in steel for eight days at a controlled temperature, with \u003cstrong\u003edaily pump-overs\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage optimal aromatic extraction. Subsequently, the wine undergoes \u003cstrong\u003eeight months of ageing in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technical choice aimed at fully preserving its original fragrance and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorrette encapsulates the essence of Valdostan \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of the dedication of the Charrère family who, for six generations, have cultivated terraced vineyards on Alpine slopes. Produced by the Les Crêtes winery, this wine is born between 500 and 650 metres above sea level on sandy and moraine soils. The soul of the cuvée is \u003cstrong\u003ePetit Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ancient grape variety from the Orious family, always grown at high altitude, able to blend with the land to express the most authentic \u003cstrong\u003emountain tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les Cretes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47411831406763,"sku":"62212","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/les-cretes-torrette-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}