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Red

Fumin

D.O.P

Intense and austere, this native is the most structured red our land gives us. Its name comes from the smoky gray color of the berries, which are rich in bloom.

Traditionally used in blends for its intense color, it risked extinction in the 1970s when, saved by local Vignerons, it became part of the Aosta Valley DOC. In 1993, it is vinified for the first time in purity by Les Crêtes, proving to be a wine of great elegance, suitable for long bottle aging.

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Features

  • Production area The Tour of Aymavilles
  • Serving Temperature 16° - 18°C
  • Type of glass Grand Ballon
  • Longevity Età 30 anni
  • Climate trend Alpine climate with short, cool, breezy summers. Long cold winters with large temperature ranges. Low rainfall levels (500-1000 mm. annually).
  • Harvest and annual production Manual, late October. 10,000 bott.
  • First vintage 1994
  • Available formats 375 ml, 750 ml

Vineyard

  • Vineyard Area 2 ha, Guyot system; planting of 7,500 feet per hectare, cordon and retouching rows. Yield 8,000 kg/ha.
  • Altitude Altitude 650 meters above sea level.
  • Type of land Moraine soils with granitic matrix, loose (sand +50%, medium silt and limestone, abundant skeleton), sloping. Terraces with northwest and south exposure.

Production process

  • Vinification Destemming of grapes, 12-day fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (24°C), with daily pumping over.
  • Aging 300L French oak barrels for 12 months.
  • Bottle aging 6 months
  • Total acidity 6 g/L
  • pH 3.3
  • Net dry extract Alcohol 13 % vol.

Tasting Notes

  • Intense ruby with violet hues. Fruity nose with hints of leather and spice. High in character, the palate is juicy and fragrant with soft tannins and notes of vanilla, juniper and tobacco. Persistent, with licorice on the finish.

Recommended pairings

  • Carbonada with polenta, venison mocetta, braised game dishes.

Awards and honors

Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
AIS Vitae - the wine guide 2019 88/100 3 screws 2016
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni 2019 91/100 2016
Good wines of Italy - Italian Touring club - indigenous wines section 2019 4 stars 2016
James Suckling 2019 93/100 2017
AIS Vitae - the wine guide 2018 2 screws 2016
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
Good Wines of Italy Touring Club edition 2018 2 stars 2015
James Suckling 2018 92/100 2016
Yearbook of the best Italian wines 2017 90/100 2014
Good Wines of Italy Touring Club edition 2017 2 stars 2014
James Suckling 2016 90/100 2014
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
TASTED 100% BLIND Andreas Larsson 2016 86/100 2014
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2016 90/100 2013
Wines of Italy - Ed. Gambero Rosso 2016 2 glasses 2012
Vinibuoni d'Italia - Touring Club Italiano 2016 Crown 2012
The Wines of Veronelli 2016 92/100 2012
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
AIS Vitae - the wine guide 2016 3 screws 2012
Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 Bronze Medal 2011
James Suckling 2015 92/100 2010
Wine Spectator 2015 91 points 2011
AIS Vitae - the wine guide 2015 89 points 2011
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
Wines of Italy - Ed. Gambero Rosso 2015 2 glasses 2011
The Wines of Veronelli 2015 3 stars/91 points 2011
Tasted 100% Blind 2014 86 points 2009
CERVIM International Mountain Wine Competition 2014 Silver Medal 2011
Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 Bronze Medal 2010
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
The Wines of Veronelli 2014 3 stars/92 points 2010
AIS Bibenda - Wines and Restaurants of Italy 2014 3 stars/924 clusters 2010
Greenhouse Regional Wine Shop 2013 Excellent 2009
The Wines of Veronelli Gold Guide 2013 3 super stars 2009
Gambero Rosso - Wines of Italy 2013 2 glasses ross 2009
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
D'Agata and Comparini - Guide to the Best Wines of Italy 2012 88/100 2009
Decanter World Wine Award 2012 Gold Medal 2008
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2012 92 points 2008
Duemilavini AIS - The book guide to the wines of Italy 2011 4 clusters 2008
The Wines of Veronelli 2011 super 3 stars 2008
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
Luca Maroni - Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines 2011 90 points 2008
Best Italian Autochtona 2011 Best Italian Autochthonous 2007
Gambero Rosso - Wines of Italy 2010 2 red glasses 2007
Duemilavini AIS - THE book guide to the wines of Italy 2010 4 clusters 2007
Luca Maroni - Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines Edition. 2010 83/100 2007

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