Valle d'Aosta DOP Torrette

Classification: Valle d'Aosta PDO Torrette
Production area: Saint Pierre (AO)
Harvest: 2016
Grapes: Petit Rouge 90% - Vien de Nus 10%
Harvest Period: 2nd decade of October
Harvest method: manual
Grade: 12.5% ​​
Soil type: Morainic-Sandy
VINIFICATION
The grapes are de-stemmed; fermentation conducted at a controlled temperature of 26-28 ° C. The must-wine remains 8-10 days in contact with the skins, extraction of the noble components of the skins is favored by the delestage method, the racking takes place when the alcoholic fermentation is over. The malolactic fermentation is carried out completely in steel, the conservation on the fine lees to favor the maturation and increase the complexity of flavor and aroma is maintained in steel. Bottling is scheduled for the summer, bottle aging lasts about 6 months.
TASTING NOTES
Color: Red ruby
Bouquet: Full and full, of ripe red fruit, cherries and plums
Flavors: enveloping with a fine acidity and a long finish and persistent
Pairings:
First courses of meat, second courses of meat or fish, cured meats, cheeses, game birds.

AWARDS

Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 BRONZE
International Wine Challenge SILVER