Les Cretes Torrette 2022

Les Cretes Torrette 2022

Les Crêtes, 0,75 l - 13.50%
70% Petit Rouge, 30% Pinot Nero

€ 10.00
Price ex VAT
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Aosta Valley - Italy
Red green still

How to serve

Serve at:

14 -16°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Young Red Wines
Les Cretes Torrette 2022
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.

Colour

Ruby red.

Bouquet

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

Flavour

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

Pairing

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

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Features

Name Les Cretes Torrette 2022
Type Red green still
Classification DOC Valle d'Aosta Torrette
Year 2022
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 70% Petit Rouge, 30% Pinot Nero
Country
Region Aosta Valley
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.
No. plants per hectare 7,500
Yield per hectare 10,000 kg/hectare.
Harvest By hand, in mid-October.
Vinification Fermentation for 8 days in stainless steel at 28-30°C with daily pumping-over.
Ageing 8 months in stainless steel.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing 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.
On offer Price Les Cretes Torrette 2022 € 10.00  ex VAT

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Vintage

xtraWine
89/100 
2022
Vinous
90/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
James Suckling
90/100 
2013
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2013
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2012
Robert Parker
91/100 
2010
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2009
Les Crêtes
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Originally from France, the Charrère family moved in the mid 1700s to what is now the Aosta Valley of Italy. They started out as farmers and millers, establishing a home site and building a water powered mill on their property in Aymaville. In 1955 t...

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