{"product_id":"les-cretes-pinot-gris-brulant-2024","title":"Les Cretes Pinot Gris Brulant 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Cretes Pinot Gris Brulant is a still white wine with a bright straw yellow colour, an authentic expression of Alpine Pinot Grigio grown in the Aosta Valley. It stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003erefined aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, where notes of linden, hawthorn and mountain herbs blend with fragrant hints of apple and pear. On the palate, it is savoury and smooth, supported by a pronounced freshness that culminates in a \u003cstrong\u003elong, mineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. This well-balanced white pairs excellently with \u003cstrong\u003egratinated scallops\u003c\/strong\u003e, fish dishes, white meats and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in a context of \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e on the steep slopes of Aymavilles and Saint-Nicolas, cultivated by Les Cretes. The vineyards stretch at an altitude between 650 and 800 metres, enjoying excellent western exposure that favours perfect ripening of the bunches. The nature of the \u003cstrong\u003emoraine-origin soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, loose and sandy, imparts the wine with its characteristic savouriness. In this extreme environment, the Guyot-trained vines benefit from strong temperature variations, defining the \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive flavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of the Alpine terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested at full ripeness, followed by \u003cstrong\u003eovernight refrigeration\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the delicate aromatic precursors of Pinot Grigio. The whole bunches are gently pressed, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for fifteen days. The wine then matures on the lees for nine months through \u003cstrong\u003edaily bâtonnage\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technique that gives structure and roundness to the palate while maintaining lively freshness. The entire production process follows strict \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable farming practices\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Gris Brulant from Les Crêtes embodies the authentic \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Aosta Valley, the result of a tradition spanning six generations. Grown on morainic slopes at an altitude of 800 metres between Aymavilles and Saint-Nicolas, the grapes achieve ideal ripeness thanks also to the typical night-time cooling. This meticulous care, combined with gentle pressing, preserves the delicate \u003cstrong\u003eAlpine aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e intact. Ageing on the lees enhances the structure of this 2024 white, offering the palate an elegant \u003cstrong\u003emineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les Cretes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45737668804779,"sku":"58740","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/les-cretes-pinot-gris-brulant-2024_58740_1_24976f63-953a-4a06-838c-9fb2187a0a25.webp?v=1773787317","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/les-cretes-pinot-gris-brulant-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}