Les Cretes

Chardonnay DOP - LES CRETES 2023

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Les Cretes
Name	Chardonnay DOP
Variety	Chardonnay
Vintage	2023
Gradation	13.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Fruity, notes of apple, citrus, butter
Vinification method	Fermentation in steel, possible aging in wood
Region	Aosta Valley
Production area	Aymavilles, Frissonnière
Country	Italy
Type	White
Aging	A few months in steel or wood
Type of cask	Stainless steel
Color	Straw yellow
Serving temperature	10-12°C
Recommended consumption	Within 2-3 years
Pairing	Fish, white meats, fresh cheeses

Descrizione

A mountain wine, whose characteristic notes are determined precisely by sudden changes in temperature. A white wine with a characteristic straw yellow color. It is produced with pure Chardonnay grapes - 100% Chardonnay grapes - hand harvested around mid-September. The grapes undergo soft pressing and ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18°C for 12 days. Subsequently the wine ages on the yeasts with bâtonnage for 6 months.

On the nose it presents notes of banana, plums and broom. The taste is fresh, soft.

Perfect to pair with aperitifs, first courses, both white and red meats and cheeses. In short, it is a perfect wine for every occasion. It is presented in a simple but surprising way.

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How to serve

Glass:

Medium opening goblet

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Serve to:

8-10°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good immediately but you can age it for 1-2 years

Production area

Aosta Valley

The winery

Les Crêtes – Winery in Valle d'Aosta

Discover the story and wines of Les Crêtes.

Family-run Aosta Valley winery (Charrère family) specializing in mountain wines: whites, reds, rosés and sparkling wines that express the alpine terroir of the Aosta Valley.

Region: Valle d'Aosta

Country: Italia

Founded: 1989

Grapes: Petite Arvine, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Nebbiolo, Fumin, Petit Rouge, Cornalin, Vuillermin, Gamay, Syrah, Merlot, Premetta (Prié Rouge)

Family-owned winery with historic roots in the Aosta Valley. Heroic viticulture on alpine terraces 35 hectares of vineyards spread across several municipalities in the valley. Indicative annual production of approximately 225,000 bottles Wide selection: indigenous wines and international varieties

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Winery history

The Charrère family has been connected to local viticulture for generations; the commercial company Les Crêtes was founded by Costantino Charrère in 1989 in Aymavilles. Over time the company has championed at-risk native grape varieties and planted vineyards in several municipalities across the valley, later passing into the management of the family's next generations.

Production philosophy

Heroic viticulture practices and a focus on environmental sustainability, with an approach that combines respect for local traditions and innovation in the winery to enhance the mountain character of the wines.

Terroir and vineyards

Vineyards are situated on alpine terraces in the Aosta Valley along the Dora Baltea. Morainic and sandy soils, varying exposures and altitudes typical of Aosta Valley viticulture, impart freshness and aromatic character to the wines.

Awards and recognitions

Recognition by wine critics and inclusion in guides such as Gambero Rosso.