Name: Torrette Superiore Valle d'Aosta Doc
Brand: Elio Ottin
Price: 24.9 EUR
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Bright ruby red. Wild berries, plum compote, spice and balsamic notes. Juicy and lively, silky tannin, balanced acidity and licorice note.

Historical documents show that there were already vineyards in the Torrette area in the 11th-13th centuries. The "Valle d'Aosta Torrette" appellation requires at least 70% Petite Rouge grapes to be used. In this case the producer uses 80% Petite Rouge grapes to which 10% Fumin and 10% Cornalin are added.

Documenti storici dimostrano che nella zona del Torrette erano già presenti vigneti nei secoli XI-XIII. La denominazione "Valle d'Aosta Torrette" prevede che sia utilizzato almeno il 70% di uve Petite Rouge. In questo caso il produttore utilizza l'80% di uve Petite Rouge a cui si aggiungono 10% di Fumin e 10% di Cornalin. 

Historical documents show that there were already vineyards in the Torrette area in the 11th-13th centuries. The "Valle d'Aosta Torrette" appellation requires at least 70% Petite Rouge grapes to be used. In this case, the producer uses 80% Petite Rouge grapes to which 10% Fumin and 10% Cornalin are added.

<label>Soil:</label>Morainic, sandy
<label>Average vineyard age:</label>na
<label>Estensione del vigneto:</label>na
<label>Vine training:</label>Guyot
<label>Vine density:</label>8000 strains per hectare
<label>Average production per ha:</label>80 q
<label>Harvest time:</label>Mid-October
<label>Vinification and ageing:</label>Fermentation and aging in wooden vats for 10 months, including 8 months on the lees, then 4 months in bottle.
<label>Sulfur dioxide:</label>na

Torrette Superiore Valle d'Aosta Doc

Fumin

Cornalin

Petit Rouge

Tonneau

Bottiglia

Elio Ottin

Vigneti località  Saint Cristophe

Aosta

Valle d'Aosta

Alta Valle d'Aosta

Italia

Bright ruby red. Flowers, balsamic notes, tobacco, spices. Tannic, persistent, energetic.

<label>Soil:</label>Morainic, sandy soil
<label>Average age of the vineyard:</label>9 years
<label>Vineyard size:</label>nd
<label>Type of planting:</label>Guyot
<label>Planting density:</label>7000 vines per hectare
<label>Average yield per ha:</label>60 q
<label>Harvest time:</label>Second half of octoberbe
<label>Winemaking and aging:</label>Wilting in cellar for 15 days. Short fermentation at low temperature, followed by 10-day fermentation with pumping over and light punching down. Aged in used French oak tonneaux for 24 months, then another 12 months in bottle.
<label>Total sulfur:</label>nd

Valle d'Aosta Rosso Doc

Nebbiolo

Neyret

Ruby red with garnet highlights. Red fruits, herbs, orange peel, pepper. Soft, structured, fresh, slightly tannic, savory.

<label>Soil:</label>Morainic, sandy
<label>Average vineyard age:</label>12 years old
<label>Estensione del vigneto:</label>na
<label>Vine training:</label>Guyot
<label>Vine density:</label>8000 strains per hectare
<label>Average production per ha:</label>50 q
<label>Harvest time:</label>Mid-September
<label>Vinification and ageing:</label>Prefermentative cold maceration for 7 days followed by 10-day alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel with pumping over and punching down. Aging in French oak barrels for 18 months. No filtering.
<label>Sulfur dioxide:</label>na

Pinot Nero Valle d'Aosta Doc

Pinot Nero

Barrique

Bright straw yellow. Tropical fruits, medicinal and aromatic herbs, citrus notes. Balsamic, mineral and acidic, balanced and structured with citrus notes.

Petite Arvine's order territory is probably Valais, Switzerland, but it is also possible that it is a vine native to the Aosta Valley, where Petite Arvine has been present for several centuries. It is also called "glacier vine" because of its ability to grow and adapt to the harsh climates of high altitudes. Vines are found at altitudes between 600 and 900 meters, where large temperature fluctuations promote a strong concentration of aromas. Plants must grow in sunny areas sheltered from strong winds, on poor but not very dry soils.

Petite Arvine's order territory is probably Valais, Switzerland, but it is also possible that it is a vine native to the Aosta Valley, where Petite Arvine has been present for several centuries. It is also called "glacier vine" because of its ability to grow and adapt to the harsh climates of high altitudes.

<label>Soil:</label>Morainic, sandy
<label>Average vineyard age:</label>na
<label>Estensione del vigneto:</label>na
<label>Vine training:</label>Guyot
<label>Vine density:</label>8000 strains per hectare
<label>Average production per ha:</label>80-90 q
<label>Harvest time:</label> Early October
<label>Vinification and ageing:</label>Fermentation in stainless steel. Aged on the lees in the same containers for 7 months, then 4 in bottle.
<label>Sulfur dioxide:</label>na

Petite Arvine Valle d'Aosta Doc

Petite Arvine

Acciaio

Vivid ruby red. Flowers and red fruits. Fresh but full, savory and fruity notes, slightly tannic.

Already known in the late 1700s, wine historian Gatta in 1838 described Fumin as one of the most abundant grape varieties in the upper and middle Aosta Valley. The spread of Fumin was greatly reduced in the last century but recently it has been growing again.  The vineyards are unusually planted on slopes north of the valley, along the cold right bank of the Dora Baltea. This is possible because of Fumin's peculiarity of being particularly resistant to the cold climate. Budding and flowering are quite late, allowing Fumin to avoid the instability of spring. The cluster is medium-small pyramidal in shape, compact with round berries covered in a patina with the appearance of ash or "smoke," from which the grape variety gets its name. Genetic analysis shows that Fumin has Vuillermin in its lineage, and has a sibling relationship with Petite Rouge.

Already known in the late 1700s, wine historian Gatta in 1838 described Fumin as one of the most abundant grape varieties in the upper and middle Aosta Valley. The spread of Fumin was greatly reduced in the last century but recently it has been growing again.  Vineyards are unusually planted on slopes north of the valley, along the cold right bank of the Dora Baltea.

<label>Soil:</label>Morainic, sandy
<label>Average vineyard age:</label>15 years
<label>Estensione del vigneto:</label>na
<label>Vine training:</label>Guyot
<label>Vine density:</label>8000 strains per hectare
<label>Average production per ha:</label>70 q
<label>Harvest time:</label>Harvest of overripe grapes in mid-October
<label>Vinification and ageing:</label>Spontaneous fermentation and aging for 12 months in 30hl barrels.
<label>Sulfur dioxide:</label>na

Fumin Valle d'Aosta Doc

Botte grande

Bright golden yellow. Dried fruit, flowers and custard. Fresh with ripe and toasted notes, fruity.

The Petite Arvine vine, also known as the glacier vine because of its characteristic of surviving the cold climate, is probably native to Switzerland, but the Aosta Valley contends with its origin, given its centuries-old presence in the region. It grows in limited areas, between 600 and 900 meters above sea level, in sunny areas sheltered from the wind on poor, slightly dry soils. The high temperature ranges given by the high altitudes favor the concentration of aromas in the berries.

The Petite Arvine vine, also known as the glacier vine because of its characteristic of surviving the cold climate, is probably native to Switzerland, but the Aosta Valley disputes its origin, given its centuries-old presence in the region. It grows in limited areas, between 600 and 900 meters above sea level, in sunny areas sheltered from the wind on poor, slightly dry soils.

<label>Soil:</label>Morainic, sandy
<label>Average vineyard age:</label>15 years
<label>Estensione del vigneto:</label>na
<label>Vine training:</label>Guyot
<label>Vine density:</label>7000 strains per hectare
<label>Average production per ha:</label>70 q
<label>Harvest time:</label>Harvest of overripe grapes in October
<label>Vinification and ageing:</label>Vinification in steel. Aged for 12 months in tonneau without malolactic fermentation, then 12 months in bottle.
<label>Sulfur dioxide:</label>na

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