Cornalin

Valle D'Aosta DOP 

GRAPE VARIETY: Cornalin 100%

Area: Saint Pierre (AO)

Harvest time: Middle October

Harvest method: Hand-picked

Alcohol content: 13.5%

Soil type: Morainal-sand soil

Vinification and Ageing
After the grapes are destemmed, they are carefully vinified according to the traditional fermentation method on grape  skins at temperature of 26-28℃, with a maceration of 8-10 days.
The Malolactic fermentation and the ageing are completely in stainless steel tanks.  NOrmally we bottle this wine at the end od the summer, followed by the ageing in the bottle for 12 months.

Tasting Notes
Colour:   Soft ruby red
Bouquet:   Elegant and fruity, light spicy hints
Flavour:   Delicate body with a fine freshness, with notes of small red fruits

Food Pairings
It goes well wtih cold cuts and cheeses and with simple main courses