CLASSIFICATION
Valle d’Aosta DOC Chambave Muscat Flétri
AREA OF PRODUCTION
South-facing vineyards in the municipality of Verrayes at 650 m above sea level
TERRAIN
Moraine, loose and sandy, very steep
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Muscat Petit Grain
TYPE OF TRAINING
Guyot
VINIFICATION AN REFINING
After harvesting, the bunches of grapes are natural raisined in crates. Vinification in stainless steel with pre-fermentation cold skin maceration for 36/48 hours. Refined for 12 months in steel and 4 in bottles
COLOUR
Deep golden yellow, crystalline, consistent
BOUQUET
Very strong and persistent aromas, aromatic, floral and fruity. Scents of acacia, thyme, sage, yellow peach, sweet almond, honey
FLAVOUR
Sweet, warm, soft and rounded flavour; good body wine, intense and persistent. The finish is sweet and tastes of almonds and honey
FOOD PAIRINGS
Dessert, excellent with “tegole” wafers and plain pastries. Foie gras, blue cheese and mature toma. Considered a “Vino da meditazione” (intellectually stimulating wine)