White wines
Chardonnay Cuvée Bois®
D.O.P.
Our Chardonnay was born in 1995, immediately showing strength and elegance. The noble tannins are imparted by the prestigious oak and lees ageing and the practice of th Battonages confer great complexity but also balance to the wine. Its name Cuvèe Bois identifies the blend of the selection of the fractions of wine that have aged in this delicate oak barrels.
Characteristics
Production area
7 different crus spread over different municipalities of the central Valle d’Aosta.
Variety
Chardonnay 100%
Service temperature
13° - 15°C
Glass Type
Ample Renano
Longevity
20 years
Climatic trend
Alpine climate with short, cool and windy summers. Long, cold winters with pronounced seasonal ranges.
Harvest and annual production
Handharvest, second decade of September. 18.000 bottles.
First vintage
1995
Available Formats
750 ml
Vineyard
Vineyard
Area of approximately 4 hectares, Guyot training system; planting density of 7,500 vines per hectare, with terraces and short pruning. Yield of 8,000 kg/ha.
Altitude
Altitude 550/750 mt a.s.l.
Soil type
Inclined, morenic soil with granitic base (sand +50%, medium lymestone and abundant residue). Terraces on S, SE, NE aspect
Production process
Vinification
Selection of grapes, refrigeration, and gentle whole-cluster pressing of 7 crus, fermentation in 300 L French oak barrels, and aging 'sur lies' for 12 months with weekly bâtonnage.
Ageing
Fermentation in 300 L French oak barrels and aging 'sur lies' for 12 months, with weekly bâtonnage. Barrels are 50% new and 50% second refill barrel.
Bottle ageing
12 months
Total acidity
6 g/L,
PH
3.2
Net dry extract
Alcol 14.5 % vol.
Tasting notes
Gold lemon. Pronounced and complex on the nose, stewed apple, plantain with charred notes, influence of the lees and candied peel as well as hazelnut and vanilla. Full body, rich on the palate, elegant and balanced with a long finish.
Suggested food pairing
Foie gras, truffle tagliolini, fillet in hazelnut crust, cheese fondue
Awards and Recognitions
| Guide - Publication | Edition | Recognition | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Wines & Without Walls | 2024 | 91/100 | 2022 |
| Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 2024 | 94 + | 2019 |
| James Suckling | 2023 | 93 pts | 2021 |
| Luca MaroniAnnuario dei migliori vini italiani | 2024 | 97/100 Miglior vino | 2021 |
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