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Torrette Superiore

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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 predominantly Petit Rouge (a native variety) base, it is the most widely and traditionally consumed native wine in the region.

Torrette acquires the Superior designation because of the long aging it requires.

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Features

  • Production area Les Toules vineyards in Sarre, historical vocational area of the Torrette
  • 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. Low rainfall levels.
  • Harvest and annual production Manual, mid-October. 10,000 bott.
  • First vintage 2014
  • Available formats 750 ml

Vineyard

  • Vineyard Area about 2.5 ha, Guyot system; planting 7,500 ft. per hectare, retracted rows. Yield 8,000 kg/ha.
  • Altitude Altitude 750 meters above sea level
  • Type of land Moraine, loose, sandy on steep slope with southern exposure.

Production process

  • Vinification Chilled grape destemming, 8-day fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (26 °C), with daily pumping over.
  • Aging In stainless steel for 8 months
  • Bottle aging 6 months
  • Total acidity 6 g/L
  • pH 3.4
  • Net dry extract Alcohol 13.5% vol.

Tasting Notes

  • Ruby with violet hues. Floral (wilted rose, violet) and fruity (morello cherry) on the nose. The same olfactory notes occur on the palate, accompanied by unexpected freshness and vivid minerality.

Recommended pairings

  • Mocetta, alpine fontina cheese, Favò valdostana, Valpellinentze soup.

Awards and honors

Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
James Suckling 2023 91 pts 2022
Gambero Rosso-Wines of Italy 2023 2 glasses 2020
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni 2023 90/100 2020
Vinibuoni d'Italia - Touring Club Italiano 2022 4 stars - CORONA 2019
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni 2021 93/100 2018
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
The Wines of Veronelli 2021 88/100 2018
Vinibuoni d'Italia - Touring Club Italiano 2021 4 stars 2018
DiWineTaste 2020 4 diamonds/Great 2018
Luca Maroni - Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines 2020 92/100 2017
Wines of Italy - Ed. Gambero Rosso 2020 2 glasses 2017
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
Vinibuoni d'Italia - Touring Club Italiano 2020 3 stars 2017
The Wines of Veronelli 2020 89/100 2017
James Suckling 2019 94/100 2017
James Suckling 2016 2 glasses 2015
Wines of Italy - Ed. Gambero Rosso 2016 2 glasses 2014
Guide - Publication Edition Recognition Vintage
Vinibuoni d'Italia - Touring Club Italiano 2016 3 stars 2014

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