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

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

About Valle d'Aosta Wine Region

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

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