Wine Les Cretes, Pinot Nero, Valle d’Aosta DOP, 2022

Description

Wine Les Cretes, Pinot Nero is produced from grapes grown in the region of Valle d’Aosta. The vineyards are located in a mountainous area and a high degree of fragmentation due to the tilt of the earth and the high density planting vines. Sand-limestone soils are ideal for growing many varieties, including Pinot Noir. Alpine climate strongly affects the organoleptic properties of local wines: Sudden changes in temperature, especially in autumn (difference may be more than 20 degrees), and late harvest contribute to the enrichment of wine aroma composition. The vineyards are divided about famous medieval dwelling hermit, it is shown on the labels of wines produced after 1995. Unlike traditional methods of wine with aging in oak barrels, Pinot Noir for 6 months aged in stainless steel tanks, which gives the wine freshness, elegance and grace. The annual production capacity is 13,000 bottles of wine.

Wine House Les Cretes traces its history to 1955, when the family Scharrer were purchased 2 hectares of land, where they were defeated first vineyards. Today, the company owns 25 hectares of vineyards and a winery equipped with the most modern equipment that allows you to create high-quality wines, perfectly reflecting the individuality of terroirs Valle d’Aosta. Most of the vineyards reserved for the autochthonous grape varieties: Petite Arvine, Petit Rouge, Fyumen and Cornalin, which are classics in the region of Valle d’Aosta. Among international varieties in Le Crete prefer Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Muscat and Sears, which are perfectly adapted to the climate and soil of the region. Due to the company’s philosophy is based on the classical tradition of winemaking, its fine wines are made by experts around the world and repeatedly received high marks from such publications as the largest wine “Wine Advocat” and “Gambero Rosso”.