Valle d'Aosta

La Sabla is made from Barbera and the two autochthonous red grape varieties Fumin and Petit Rouge. Dark violet colour, very full of character on the palate with soft tannin and animating acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Just 6,000 bottles are produced each year of this extremely delicious and complex rosato made from Pinot Nero and the autochthonous grape variety Petit Rouge from vineyards in the communes of Aymavilles and Gressan. The grapes from these mainly south-facing sites have always been normally destined exclusively for the production of the famous Torrette.

Brilliant, pale old pink. Delicate, floral and fruity on the nose with distinct notes of strawberry and redcurrant. Fresh and taut on the palate with notes of white peach, a fine structure, mineral acidity and a fresh, spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium ruby garnet, intensely smoky spice in the nose, delicate caramel, light orange note. At the palate elegant texture, marked by a fresh race, sour cherries and red berries in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wild-raspberry, violet, lemon-zest and clove aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Minerally with crushed stones and petals on the finish." James Suckling

"The Les Crêtes 2019 Valle d'Aosta Pinot Nero is a vibrant and expressive wine that shows an extra sleek and slender side of this delicate grape. As it warms in the glass, the wine reveals forest cherry fruit, blue flowers and lots of honey. (I am reminded of chestnut honey or one of the darker, viscous kinds.) The effect is beautiful, and the wine replays that palate silkiness to be enjoyed by the hearth with an easy side of speck, local cheese and honey." Robert Parker

A racy, forward and extremely complex Chardonnay. The multi-layered bouquet of meadow flowers, grapefruit and butter is in full harmony with the pleasantly spicy taste with good acidity and fresh length. SUPERIORE.DE

Well proportioned, highly elegant red whose fresh bouquet is reminiscent of raspberries, wild strawberries and peppers. On the palate, a highly interesting fruit and silky tannins on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Fumin with a great aroma of red fruits and tobacco, then very structured on the palate with a persistent balsamic finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The dark-skinned Fumin grape was traditionally used as a blending agent, but it is now often featured as a monovarietal wine. The Les Crêtes 2018 Valle d'Aosta Fumin sits pretty in the glass, reflecting dark nuances of ruby and crimson. The wine shows fruity tones of plum and blackcurrant, but you also get a whiff of the crushed white peppercorn that I often find in the indigenous grapes of Italy. This release is lean-bodied and would easily pair with a wide assortment of local dishes, including the unforgettable pizzoccheri buckwheat pasta." Robert Parker

On the nose, ripe dark fruits, sweet spices and toasted oak. On the full palate, the character, terroir and elegance of the Les Cretes style are on full display, especially in the refined way tannins and fruit form a symbiosis. SUPERIORE.DE

The second white top wine of the family farm and single-varietal Petite Arvine: Bright light yellow with an elegant, floral-mineral bouquet and notes of ripe apples and apricots. Clear, balanced taste, refined body and harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw-yellow. Captivating aromas of lemon drop, yellow apple, balsamic oils, honeysuckle and anise. The palate offers lovely purity of fruit and a pliant texture, with luscious flavors of ripe orchard fruit and minty herbs. Nicely floral on the long finish. The high acidity showcases why Les Cretes decided to try their hand at making a brand-new sparkling wine with the Petite Arvine grape. This wine is made from 12-year-old vines planted near Arnad-Montjovet and is aged in stainless steel only." Vinous

"Dried flowers, lemon curd, peaches and toasted almonds on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity. Concentrated with creamy layers of ripe fruit and a gently saline finish." James Suckling

"This Petite Arvine is light and crisp, but it also delivers a glossy or viscous side with some of the thickness and flavors of well-ripened grape skins. The bouquet opens to orchard fruit and nectarine, and there is a musky quality that adds an extra layer of shading or depth. This white would do well with lobster or shellfish." Robert Parker

Neblù is an elegant spumante made from the autochthonous red grape variety Bacca Nera with a small percentage of Neblu (autochthonous variety of Bacca nera), vinified using the traditional method of bottle fermentation. Fruity nose of cherry, currant and small red fruits. In the glass with delicate pink reflections, fresh and fruity fragrance, on the palate with a fine and delicate perlage, smooth, fine and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

Chardonnay Cuvée Bois - a white celebrated year after year with an elegant bouquet of citrus fruits, butter and vanilla. Engaging the taste carried by a good acidity and minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Beautiful chardonnay with cooked apples, cream and lightly toasted oak, together with lemon undertones. Full body. Layered and creamy textured. Mountain chardonnay!" James Suckling

"The Les Crêtes 2017 Valle d'Aosta Chardonnay Cuvée Bois reveals a saturated golden hue with luscious aromas of honey, dried apricot, nectarine and candied lemon peel. This is a full-bodied white wine that delivers plenty of texture and creaminess but that never feels heavy or flat. The high-altitude alpine climate gives this wine plenty of zesty acidity and inner freshness to enjoy with a creamy French serving such as chicken au poivre." Robert Parker