Chardonnay “Cuvée Bois” Valle d’Aosta DOP 2016
Producer:
Les Crêtes (Aymavilles, Valle d’Aosta)
Wine:
Chardonnay “Cuvée Bois” Valle d’Aosta DOP
Vintage:
2016
Grape:
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol:
13.5% ABV
Vineyard & Winemaking:
Grapes from high-altitude, sandy moraine soils are hand- harvested, gently pressed, and fermented in French oak. The wine ages for about 12 months in tonneaux with bâtonnage, followed by refinement in bottle.
Color:
Pale golden yellow
Nose:
Intense and elegant, showing citrus, candied lime, white flowers, and delicate toasted notes.
Palate:
Rich and creamy yet finely balanced, with bright acidity and a persistent mineral finish.
Body & Style:
Full-bodied, refined, Burgundian in inspiration but with distinct alpine freshness.
Food Pairing:
Ideal with smoked salmon, seafood, white meats in sauce, and aged cheeses.
Ratings (2016):
Gambero Rosso: Tre Bicchieri (3 Glasses)
Description
Dark and intense ruby red with an ample and complex nose yielding ethereal spices, cherry, blackberry preserves, rosemary, tobacco and cinnamon with light hints of vanilla. Dry on the palate and full bodied with firm tannins and alongfinish. Although a young wine when released, it is destined for a great future!