Red
Italy
Aosta Valley
Founded in 1990, the Cave des Onze Communes includes 220 grower-members that farm nearly 150 acres across 11 municipalities in the Aosta Valley.
Tasting Notes: Loaded with ripe, pure, red cherry fruit, with light spice notes. Round and well-balanced on the palate, with a long, clean finish.
Serve With: Excellent with charcuterie, roasted meats, and a wide range of cheeses.
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| Appellation | Vallée d'Aoste DOC |
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| UPC | 8030999000011 |
| Vineyards | Nearly 150 acres in the heart of the Alps, at the foot of the Mont Blanc, in the communes of Quart, Saint-Christophe, Aosta, Sarre, Saint Pierre, Villeneuve, Introd, Aymavilles, Jovençan, Gressan, Charvensod. Organic farming (non-certified). Vineyards are planted at 1800 to 2900+ ft above sea level, in gravelly, clay-based soils. |
| Composition | 75% Petit Rouge, 25% Vien de Nus, Cornalin and Premetta. |
| Viticulture | Sourced from the communes of Quart, Saint-Christophe, Aosta, Sarre, Villeneuve, Saint-Pierre, Charvensod, Aymavilles, Jovençan and Gressan. Manual harvest. Vines are planted at 600 to 800 meters altitude. |
| Winemaking | Vinified and matured 6 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Alcohol | 13.0% |
| Accolades | 90 pts, “Finishes long and with very good density |
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| HPS SKU | ONZE012216 |
