Italy | Aosta Valley | La Kiuva | Rouge De Vallée 

Rouge De Vallée 

VARIETALS
70% Picotendro, 30% Gros Vien, Neyret, Cornalin, Fumin

NOTES
VINEYARD: Altitude and exposure: 1,300 – 1,700 feet (380-500m) above sea level.

SOIL: Sandy, alkaline soils

VINIFICATION: Manual harvesting in mid of October. Traditional emerged cap production with lengthy maceration of the marc for 10-15 days at a controlled temperature of 85 F (28-30 C). Eight-month refinement: one-third of the wine in wooden barrels, two-thirds in stainless steel tanks. Six months in the bottle before sale.

TASTING NOTES: An elegant pale ruby in-glass, complex aromas of leather and cherry create anticipation. Light-bodied and refreshing on the palate, crisp cranberry and red fruit flavors highlight the long, clean finish.