Valle d'Aosta DOP Torrette Superiore

Classification: Aosta Valley PDO Torrette Superiore

Production area: Saint Pierre (AO)

Harvest: 2015

Grapes: Petit Rouge 85% - Fumin 10% - others 5%.

Harvest period: last ten days of October

Harvest instruction: manual

Grade: 13%.

Soil type: Morenic-Sandy

VINIFICATION

The grapes are destemmed, fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C, contact with the skins for 10 - 14 days during which time the extraction of the noble components of the skins is favoured using the delestage method; racking takes place after post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation is carried out completely in wood, the wine is kept in wood for about 7-8 months. Bottling is carried out when the wine reaches the balance of taste and smell, followed by bottle ageing for several months.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Ruby red with violet reflections

Bouquet: Intense bouquet of roses, ripe red fruit, spices and almond notes

Taste: Dry, robust, velvety wine with pleasant tannic notes and a full flavour with a long persistence

Pairing:

Main courses of meat, cured meats, cheeses and game.

AWARDS

Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 SILVER

International Wine Challenge SILVER

Gilbert Gaillard National Challenge 2020 GOLD