'Neige d'Or' Les Cretes

Valle d'Aosta DOC • Valle d'Aosta • Les Cretes
Category
White Wines
Winery
Les Cretes
Region
Valle d'Aosta
Denomination
Valle d'Aosta DOC
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Soft pressing, fermentation partly in 30 hl French oak vats and partly in French oak barriques
Aging
12 months in wood and 18 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Petite Arvine 60%, Pinot Grigio 20%, Chardonnay 20%
Notes
Contains sulfites
'Neige d'Or' Les Cretes Italian wine - Valle d'Aosta DOC from Valle d'Aosta

Tasting Notes

This exceptional Valle d'Aosta DOC showcases the authentic character of Valle d'Aosta. At 13.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Petite Arvine 60%, Pinot Grigio 20%, Chardonnay 20%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It presents bright acidity with fresh mineral notes and excellent varietal expression. The fruit is sourced from vineyards moraine, loose, sandy soil on a slope with various exposures at an altitude of 350 to 700 metres above sea level. Vinification: soft pressing, fermentation partly in 30 hl French oak vats and partly in French oak barriques. The wine is aged 12 months in wood and 18 months in bottle. A wine showing the alpine purity typical of this small mountain region.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Mediterranean salads

About Valle d'Aosta Wine Region

Valle d'Aosta, Italy's smallest wine region, grows vines at some of the country's highest altitudes.

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