Organic WineChambave MuscatVallée D’Aoste DOC

Area of production:
municipality of Chambave

Surface area:
Ha 0,2

Vine’s system of growth:
Guyot

Exposure:
Nord-East

Altitude:
500 mt asl

Soil:
Sandy grain size typical of the region with little depth (less than 50 cm). Abbundance of stone residue.

Agricultural operations:
weed control is done manually 3 times a year, harrowing and sowing on alternate rows. Fertilisation with bovine manure every 5/6 years. Management of cryptogamic dedeases using exclusively copper and fosphate.

Plantation Year: 2003
2003

Harvest:
End of September

Variety:
Muscat Blanc 100%

Vinification:
cryomaceration in press for 12 hours followed by flotation of the must and fermentation with selected yeasts

Ageing:
3 in stainless steel vats performing battonages

Bottling:
beginning of the new year

Colour:
light straw yellow

Aroma:
Typical fine Muscat scent with delicate notes of sage and mint. Complex, aromatic bouquet.

Flavour:
fresh, sapid and dry

Production: 6000 bottles
1500

Serving suggestions:
4 - 6 °C