La Kiuva Rouge de Vallee 2022 / 2023
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Valle d’Aosta
Grape Variety: 70% Picotendro (local Nebbiolo clone), 30% Gros Vien, Neyret, Cornalin and Fumin
Alcohol Percentage: 12%
Climate: Alpine climate: wide temperature variations between day and nigh increase the acidity and freshness of the grapes
Terroir: Vineyard is located at an altitude of around 380m – 500m above sea level on a sandy and alkaline soilbed
Ageing: Traditional emerged cap production with lenghty 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
Color: Light and ruby red color of moderate intensity
Nose: Fine, intense and vinous bouquet with sensations of red fruit and delicate spicy notes
Palate: Dry, smooth and harmonious taste, enriched by tannin notes with a slighty bitter finish
About the Winery: The La Kiuva cooperative was founded in 1975 in the Valle d’Aosta, the smallest Italian region, nestled in the Alps to the north-west of the Italian peninsula, bordering with France and Switzerland. A group of 60 growers over 15 hectares of vines which are located between 380 to 500m above sea level. Sandy soil in an alkaline terroir, coupled with an Alpine climate (wide temperature variations between day and night) increases the acidity and freshness of the grapes. Only 6000 cases are produced each year.
