Les Cretes - Valle d'Aosta - Chardonnay Cuvee Bois - 2022
Producer
Les Cretes
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Country
Italy
Region
Valle D'Aosta
UPC
8 033055 430920
Vinification
Gentle pressing, fermentation in 300 litres (87 gal). french oak barrels. First and second fermentation sur lies, 10 months continual bâtonnage. Bottle aged for 12 months.
Tasting notes
brilliant , straw yellow color. Intense, full nose with nuances of fruits (plum, exotic, fruits), spices (vanilla) and a delicate toasty aroma. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, warm and velvety with mineral undertones and a lively acidity at the finish.
Food pairing
with soups, pasta, fondue, pie, foie gras, cheese and vegetable based omelettes, fish, white and red roasted meat, medium seasoned, high butter fat cheeses, flans.
Background
Originally from Burgundy, the Chardonnay grape is now commonly cultivated in the Aosta region. The noble tannins from selected oaks (toasted in chauffes and steam treated), with first and second fermentation on the lees, and continual bâtonnages, give this wine a decidedly complex character. Today Les Crêtes Chardonnay Cuvée Bois is an awarded-winning Italian wine and internationally recognized for its elegance and style.
Harvest
Harvested manually at the end of September
Terroir
Loose, sandy, moraine soil. North-eastern and southern exposure. Altitude 550 to 750 metres ( 1,804 to 2,460 feet)