Organic WineTorrette Superieur Vigne RovettazVallée D’Aoste DOC

Area of production:
Municipality of Quart, Vigna Tzeriat Vigna Rovettaz

Surface area:
Ha 0,8

Vine’s system of growth:
Guyot

Exposure:
S,SW inclination 50 al 70%

Altitude:
600/700 mt asl

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

Agricultural operations:
manual and partly mechanical weed control 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:
1990

Harvest:
middle of October

Variety:
Petit Rouge 75%, 10% Fumin, 10%, Cornalin and 5% Premetta

Vinification:
Destemmed grapes in maceration performing punch down operations, 3 times a day at controlled temperatures of 28/30 C°

Ageing:
3000 lt oak cask for 12 months and 6 months in the bottle

Bottling:
September

Colour:
Intense ruby red with bright reflections.

Aroma:
The intense aroma is mainly of fruits of the forest but violet, floral notes are detectable as well as scent of wild rose and sweet spices.

Flavour:
These red fruit flavour burst in the mouth and are intensified by the mineral note. A light acidity balances our the tannins.

Production: 6000 bottles
5000/6000

Serving suggestions:
18 - 20°C