Torrette Superiore

Valle D'Aosta DOP 

GRAPE VARIETIES: Petit Rouge 90% – Fumin 10%

Area: Saint Pierre (AO)

Harvest time: Last week of October

Harvest method: Hand-picked

Alcohol content: 13.0%

Soil type: Morainal-sand soil

Vinification and AgeingA
After the grapes are destemmed, they are carefully vinified according to the traditional fermentation method on grape skins
at temperature of 28-30°C, with a maceration of 8-10 days. 
The malolactic fermentation is done completely inside oak barrels, followed by an aging of 12 months inside French barrique. After
the time inside barrique, the wine is aged inside bottle for 3 years.

Tasting Notes
Colour:   Ruby red
Bouquet:   Intense aromas of rose, sweet red fruits and a hint of vanilla
Flavour:   Dry, velvety wine with pleasant tannic notes and full flavor with a long persistence and a great balance between
                    freshness and body

Food Pairings
It goes well wtih main sources of meat, cold cuts, cheeses or game