Les Cretes - Valle d'Aosta - Chardonnay Cuvee Bois2022

WHITE WINE

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.

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.

Harvest

Harvested manually at the end of September

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.

Terroir

Loose, sandy, moraine soil. North-eastern and southern exposure. Altitude 550 to 750 metres ( 1,804 to 2,460 feet)

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.