Chardonnay Cuvée Bois, Les Crêtes

CHARDONNAY CUVÉE BOIS

Valle d’Aosta D.O.P.

Grape varieties and style

dry white wine, 100% Chardonnay, Burgundy style. Oak

Vineyards

Frissonnière vineyard in Saint Christophe (AO), Les Crêtes in Aymavilles (AO). Age of vineyards 20 years

Terroir

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

First year production

1995

Annual production

15,000 bottles

Surface

training method Guyot

Harvest

harvested manually at the end of September

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

Characteristics

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 fullbodied, warm and velvety with mineral undertones and a lively acidity at the finish

Food pairings

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

Side note

Originally from Burgundy, the Chardonnay grape is now commonly cultivated in the Aosta region. The noble tannins from selected oaks, 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

Optimum serving temperature

16 °C

Recommended glass

large Renano