Valle d'Aosta DOP Cornalin

Classification: Aosta Valley PDO Cornalin

Production area: Saint Pierre (AO)

Harvest: 2016

Grapes: Cornalin 100%

Harvest period: 2nd decade of October

Harvest: manual

Grade: 13%.

Soil type: Morenic-Sandy

VINIFICATION

After the grapes have been destemmed, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C, with about 8-10 days' maceration on the skins. Racking off takes place when alcoholic fermentation is complete. Malolactic fermentation and ageing are carried out entirely in steel. Bottling is planned for late summer, bottle ageing lasts about 6 months.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Light ruby red

Bouquet: Elegant and fruity, with light spicy hints.

Taste: Delicate structure with a fine acidity, with notes of small red fruits

Pairing:

Goes well with Valle d'Aosta chopping boards and with not too elaborate main courses.

AWARDS

Wine Channel Best Italian Wine Selection BRONZE

24th Berlin Wine Trophy 2020 GOLD

Gilbert Gaillard International Challenge 2020 GOLD