White

Chardonnay Cuvée Bois®

D.O.P

Broad, structured chardonnay recognized for elegance and style. Noble tannins derived from fine woods, sur lies aging and repeated bâtonnages give it extraordinary complexity and remarkable balance.

The name Cuvèe Bois comes from its method of aging in French oak ‘cuves’ ‘bois’ barrels.

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Technical data sheet

Features

Production area 7 crus located in different municipalities in the central valley
Serving Temperature 13° - 15°C
Type of glass Renano wide
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, second half of September. 18,000 bott.
First vintage 1995
Available formats 750 ml, 1500 ml

Vineyard

Vineyard Area about 4 ha, Guyot system; planting density 7,500 feet per hectare, cordon and retouch rows. Yield 8,000 kg/ha.
Altitude Altitude 550/750 meters above sea level.
Type of land Granitic matrix moraine soils, loose (sand +50%, medium silt and limestone, abundant skeleton), sloping. Terraces with south and southeast and northeast exposure.

Production process

Vinification Grape selection, chilling and whole cluster soft pressing of 7 crus, fermentation in 300 L French oak barrels and aging "sur lies" for 12 months, with weekly bâtonnages.
Aging Barriques used 50% new and 50% second-passage.
Bottle aging 12 months
Total acidity 6 g/L
pH 3.2
Net dry extract Alcohol 14.5% vol.

Tasting Notes

Straw yellow with golden hues. Intense and complex nose, with aromas of white fruit, hazelnut, vanilla, banana and candied citron and mineral and spicy nuances. The palate is dense and rich, with an elegant and harmonious finish.

Recommended pairings

Foie gras, truffle noodles, filet in hazelnut crust, fondue from Valle d’Aosta.

Awards and honors

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
5 Star Wines & Without Walls	2024		2022
Robert Parker Wine Advocate	2024		2019
James Suckling	2024		2021
	2023	91/100	2021
Wine Spectator	2023	94 +	2021

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
The Wines of Veronelli	2024	93 pts	2021
Luca Maroni Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines		97/100 Best Wine	2021
	2024		2021
Gambero Rosso Wines of Italy	2024		2021
BIBENDA The Best Wines of Italy	2023	5 clusters	2021

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy - DoctorWine by Daniele Cernili	2023	94/100	2021
Gentlemen Superclassification of Milan Finance	2023	3 glasses	2021
The Wine Journal - Eros Teboni	2023	94/100	2021
The Wines of Veronelli	2023	90/100 - Double Gold Metal	2020
	2023		2020

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
	2023	5 clusters	2020
GO WINE Wineries of Italy	2023	3 Gold Stars 95/100	2020
Gambero Rosso Wines of Italy	2023	3 glasses	2020
BIBENDA The Best Wines of Italy	2023	92/100	2021
Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy - DoctorWine by Daniele Cernili	2023	Facet 95/100	2020

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
Luca Maroni Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines	2009	97/100 Best Wine	2020
5 Star Wines & Without Walls	2022		2020
Gentlemen Superclassification of Milan Finance	2022	1st best white of Italy	2020
	2022		2019
The Wine Journal - Eros Teboni	2022	94/100	2019

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
Gambero Rosso Wines of Italy	2022	3 glasses	2019
BIBENDA The Best Wines of Italy	2022	5 clusters	2020
	2022	Tastevin	2019
Wine Spectator	2009		2020
	2021	88/100	2018

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy - DoctorWine by Daniele Cernili	2021	Facet 95/100	2017
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni	2021	90/100	2018
Wine Spectator	2021		2018
Gentlemen Superclassification of Milan Finance	2021	5 clusters	2018
	2021	3 glasses	2018

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
	2021	90/100	2018
	2021		2018
Gambero Rosso Wines of Italy	2022		2018
Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy - DoctorWine by Daniele Cernili	2020	96/100 -Faccino DoctorWine	2018
Veronelli's Wines	2020	Super three stars 94/100	2018

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
	2020	Top Wine	2017
DiWineTaste	2020		2017
Veronelli's Wines	2020	Aosta Valley Territorial Ambassadors-GOLDEN MEDALS.	2017
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni	2020	1st best white wine D'Italia 98/100	2017
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni	2020	3 glasses	2017

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
	2020		2017
GO WINE Wineries of Italy	2020	Top Wine	2018
AIS Vitae - the wine guide	2019	98/100	2016
Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy - DoctorWine by Daniele Cernili	2020	93/100	2016
James Suckling	2021		2016

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
	2019	90/100, 4 screws	2017
	2019	91 pts	2016
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni	2019	93 pts	2016
James Suckling	2019		2016
Veronelli's Wines	2020	Super three stars 94/100	2017

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
	2018	3rd best Italian white wine	2015
	2018	3 glasses	2015
CERVIM Mondial des Vins Extrêmes	2018	95/100	2015
The Wines of Veronelli		Super three stars	2015
VITAE Guide to the Wines of Italy - Ed. AIS	2019	4 screws	2016

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy - DoctorWine by Daniele Cernili	2017	2nd best Italian white wine 96/100	2014
AIS Vitae - the wine guide	2018		2014
	2016		2014
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni	2016		2014
Bibenda - Treasures of Italy	2016	5 clusters	2013

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
James Suckling	2016	92/100	2014
Vinitaly 5 Star Wine	2016	93/100	2011
Gentleman magazine	2016	5 clusters	2014
	2016	88/100	2013
	2016		2013

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
Bibenda - Treasures of Italy	2016	93/100	2013
The best Italian wines - Luca Maroni	2017	2nd best Italian white wine 96/100	2013
Wines of Italy - Ed. Gambero Rosso	2015	3 glasses	2012
	2015		2010
VITAE Guide to the Wines of Italy - Ed. AIS	2015	3 glasses	2012

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines - Luca Maroni	2015	95/100	2012
James Suckling	2015	93/100	2012
James Suckling	2015	93/100	2012
Best Wines of Italy - Comparini	2015	90/100	2012
Wine Spectator	2015		2012

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
	2015	84 pt	2012
Excellent Wines of Italy - Table and Taste	2015	Golden Bunch
Bibenda - Wines of Italy	2014	5 clusters	2012
Wines of Italy - Ed. Gambero Rosso	2016	2 glasses
Veronesi's Wines	2014	3 stars/92 points	2011

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
		88 points	2010
The best Italian wines - Luca Maroni	2013	3rd best Italian white wine	2010
World Wine Awards	2014		2012
The Wines of Veronelli	2013	5 clusters
	2015		2012

Guide - Publication	Edition	Recognition	Vintage
AIS Bibenda - Wines and Restaurants of Italy	2012	5 clusters
AIS Bibenda - The book guide to the best wines of Italy	2014	3 stars/91 points	2010

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