Petite Arvine, Les Crêtes

PETITE ARVINE

Valle d’Aosta D.O.P.

Grape varieties and style

dry white wine. 100% Petite Arvine (indigenous vinifera variety) No oak

Vineyards

Champorrette and Bufferia in Aymavilles (AO) and Frissonnière in Saint Christophe (AO)

Terroir

loose, sandy, moraine soil. North-western exposure. Altitude 550 to 650 metres (1,804 to 2,132 feet)

First year production

1992

Annual production

35,000 bottles

Surface

training method Guyot

Harvest

harvested by hand at the end of September

Vinification

gentle pressing, 12 days of fermentation in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature (18° C/ 64° F), 1-2 months “sur lies” maturation, continual batônnage

Characteristics

brilliant straw yellow color with young green highlights. Delicate, floral (acacia flower) nose with a hint of citrus, exotic fruit (passion fruit) and sage. A rich texture with grapefruit and piercing minerality on the palate. Long finish with lingering sea salt and mineral overtones

Food pairings

Fish dishes, shellfish, white meat, salami, short and medium aged cheeses

Side note

the name of this variety comes from the fact that the clusters have very small berries full of concentrated flavor. This variety is popular in both Switzerland and the Aosta Valley, both of which claim paternity. Recent research shows that the original parent vine for this variety is native to the Aosta valley and known as the “Orious”

Optimum serving temperature

8-10° C (46-50° F)

Recommended glass

tulip