Torrette Superiore Les Cretes

Valle d'Aosta DOC • Valle d'Aosta • Les Cretes
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Les Cretes
Region
Valle d'Aosta
Denomination
Valle d'Aosta DOC
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Fermentation for 8 days in steel tanks
Aging
8 months in steel tank and 5 in bottle
Grape varieties
Petit Rouge 70%, Mayolet, Cornalin, Fumin 30%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Torrette Superiore Les Cretes Italian wine - Valle d'Aosta DOC from Valle d'Aosta

Tasting Notes

This Valle d'Aosta DOC captures the distinctive personality of Valle d'Aosta terroir. Its 13.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Petit Rouge 70%, Mayolet, Cornalin, Fumin 30%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards at 650 m above sea level moraine and sandy south-facing soil. Vinification: fermentation for 8 days in steel tanks. The wine is aged 8 months in steel tank and 5 in bottle. A wine reflecting the extreme high-altitude terroir of the Valle d'Aosta.

Food Pairings

Grilled red meats and game
Wild mushroom risotto
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Braised lamb with herbs
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Mature pecorino cheese

About Valle d'Aosta Wine Region

Extreme alpine terroir gives Valle d'Aosta wines a rare, mountain-driven purity.

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