Les Cretes
Mon Blanc
| Denomination | IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Aosta Valley (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Fumin |
- Identity: Les Cretes Mon Blanc, 0.75 l, 12.5% vol, Valle d’Aosta IGT
- Grape variety: Chardonnay and Fumin from vineyards situated between 500 and 700 metres altitude
- Profile: Crystal-clear straw yellow colour, delicate and fruity aroma
- Vinification: Gentle pressing and 12-day fermentation in stainless steel at 18-20 °C
- Pairings: Ideal at 6-8 °C with fish, white meats, cheeses and vegetarian dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Les Cretes Mon Blanc is a still white wine that expresses the authentic identity of the Aosta Valley. In this blend, where Chardonnay and Fumin converse, a crystalline straw-yellow colour stands out. On the nose, it is delicate and fruity, while the palate reveals a fragrant Alpine freshness with excellent longevity. It pairs beautifully with fish-based dishes, vegetarian dishes and medium-aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vines grow between five hundred and seven hundred metres above sea level, under organic and sustainable farming practices. The mountain climate and moraine and sandy soils create the ideal habitat for Guyot training. For six generations, Les Cretes has worked these vineyards with profound respect for the environment, infusing the glass with the most intimate and pure characteristics of the Aosta Valley terroir.
How it is produced
Production begins in mid-September with a rigorous manual harvest. After gentle pressing, the must ferments for twelve days in stainless steel, thanks to precise temperature control. This targeted vinification protects the aromatic clarity of the grapes, delivering a pleasant immediacy on the palate and an extremely clean drink.
History and Curiosities
The result of the Charrère family's dedication since 1750, this white wine encapsulates all the freshness of the Aosta Valley. The blend of Chardonnay and Fumin, cultivated sustainably between 500 and 700 metres above sea level, celebrates six generations of tradition. In the glass, it appears crystalline and fruity, revealing a pleasant fragrance that is ideal for elegantly enhancing vegetarian dishes, fish, and delicate white meats.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1989
- Oenologist: Raffaele Crotta, Eleonora Charrère
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 35
| Name | Les Cretes Mon Blanc |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | IGT |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Fumin |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Vendor | Les Cretes |
| Story | History and Curiosities The result of the Charrère family's dedication since 1750, this white wine encapsulates all the freshness of the Aosta Valley. The blend of Chardonnay and Fumin, cultivated sustainably between 500 and 700 metres above sea level, celebrates six generations of tradition. In the glass, it appears crystalline and fruity, revealing a pleasant fragrance that is ideal for elegantly enhancing vegetarian dishes, fish, and delicate white meats. |
| Origin | Vineyards owned by the company in the Aosta Valley |
| Soil composition | Morainic, loose and sandy soils, with various locations and exposures |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 7500 |
| Yield per hectare | 10,000 kg/ha |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation temperature | 18-20 °C |
| Fermentation | 12 days |
| Production technique | Soft pressing; fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature (18-20 °C) for 12 days |
| Wine making | Soft pressing; fermentation for 12 days in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 18-20 °C. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |