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Torrette

D.O.P

Torrette is the largest area D.O.C. in the Aosta Valley, from which the wine of the same name is made. Vinified with a base mainly of Petit Rouge (an indigenous variety), it is the most widely and traditionally consumed native wine in the region.

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Features

  • Production area Vineyards located in the municipalities of Aymavilles, St. Pierre, Gressan and St. Christophe
  • Serving Temperature 16° - 18°C
  • Type of glass Small ballon
  • Climate trend Alpine climate with short, cool, breezy summers. Long cold winters with large temperature ranges.
  • Harvest and annual production Manual, mid-October. 10,000 bott.
  • First vintage 1991
  • Available formats 750 ml

Vineyard

  • Vineyard Area about 2.0 ha, Guyot system; planting 7,500 feet per hectare, cordon and retouch rows. Yield 8,000 kg/ha.
  • Altitude Altitude 500/750 meters above sea level.
  • Type of land Moraine, loose, sandy soil on steep slope with southern, northern, eastern and western exposure.

Production process

  • Vinification Chilled grape destemming, 12-day fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (26°C), with daily pumping over.
  • Aging In stainless steel for 6 months
  • Bottle aging 2 months
  • Total acidity 5.5 g/L
  • pH 3.4
  • Net dry extract Alcohol 14 % vol.

Tasting Notes

  • Ruby with violet hues. Delicate, elegant nose with notes of violets and wilted roses. Balanced, fresh and fruity in the mouth, it re-presents the olfactory notes with subtle acidulous and mineral vein.

Recommended pairings

  • Traditionally eaten in the Aosta Valley with the entire meal.

Awards and honors

Guide - PublicationEditionRecognitionVintage
The Wines of Veronelli20152 stars / 87 pts2013
The Wines of Veronelli20142 stars / 88 pts2012
AIS Bibenda - Wines and Restaurants of Italy20142 clusters2012
Vinibuoni d'Italia - Touring editore20134 Star / Golden Star2012
AIS Bibenda - The book guide to the best wines20133 clusters2011
Guide - PublicationEditionRecognitionVintage
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate201291/1002010
Duemilavini AIS20123 clusters2011
The Wines of Veronelli20122 stars / 88 pts2009
Duemilavini AIS20113 clusters2009
James Suckling2021902017
Guide - PublicationEditionRecognitionVintage
Luca Maroni - Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines201185 points2009
Wines of Italy - Ed- Gambero Rosso20112 glasses2010
Vinibuoni d'Italia20114 stars 20092010

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