Red wines
Fumin
D.O.P.
Intense and austere, this red wine is the deepest gift that our territory is capable fo giving us. Its name is delivered by the smokey bloom that covers the surface of its skin. In the past it was exclusively used in blends to give colour and strength, it risked extinsion in the '70s, saved by the brave vignerons of the valley. Vinified for the first time as a varietal wine, by Les Crêtes. It is a wine of great elegance, capable fo ageing in the bottle.
Characteristics
Production area
La Tour of Aymavilles
Variety
Fumin 100%
Service temperature
16° - 18°C
Glass Type
Grand Ballon
Longevity
30 years
Climatic trend
Alpine climate with short, cool and windy summers. Long, cold winters with pronounced seasonal ranges with low levels of rainfall.
Harvest and annual production
Handharvest, end of October. 10.000 bottles
First vintage
1994
Available Formats
Vineyard
Vineyard
Surface area: 2.0 ha, Guyot training system; 7500 plants/ha, on embankments and slopeways. Yield 8000 kg/ha
Altitude
Altitude 650 mt s.l.m.
Soil type
Inclined, morenic soil with granitic base (sand +50%, medium lymestone and abundant residue).
Production process
Vinification
Destemming of the grapes, fermentation for 12 days in stainless steel at a controlled temperature (24°C), with daily pump-overs.
Ageing
Maturation, in oak barrique, for 12 months
Bottle ageing
6 months
Acidità totale
6 g/L,
PH
3.3
Net dry extract
Alcol 13 % vol.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby with hints of violet. On the nose there are notes of leather and spices. Its important character is demonstrated by its juicy, crisp palate, soft tannins, notes of vanilla, juniper beries and tobacco. Persistent on the palate, completed by a liquorice aftertaste.
Suggested food pairing
Carbonada on polenta,mocetta of civet and slow cooked game meat.
Awards and Recognitions
| Guide - Publication | Edition | Recognition | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Suckling | 2023 | 92 pts | 2021 |
| Annuario dei migliori vini italiani - Luca Maroni | 2024 | 95/100 | 2021 |
| Vini buoni d’Italia - Touring club Italiano | 2024 | 4 stelle | 2021 |
| Vini buoni d’Italia - Touring club Italiano | 2023 | CORONA | 2020 |
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