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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 of this extremely delicious and complex rosato made from Pinot Nero and the indigenous Petit Rouge grape variety from vineyards in the municipalities of Aymavilles and Gressan are produced every year. The grapes from these predominantly south-facing vineyards have always been used exclusively for the production of the famous Torrette.

Brilliant, pale old rose colour. Delicate, floral and fruity on the nose with clear 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

"Pale and refreshing rosé showing aromas of pomegranates, grapefruit and rose hips. It’s medium-bodied, dry and elegant, with excellent freshness and a touch of pink berry skin firmness." James Suckling

Petite Arvine is a speciality from the Aosta Valley and the neighbouring Swiss Valais. Costantino Charrère produces a powerful, fragrant white wine from this variety. Clear straw yellow in colour, with floral and citrus notes on the nose. The flavour is rich and full-bodied, with hints of grapefruit and a long, mineral final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sliced green apples, fennel, lemon rind and white peaches on the nose. It’s wonderfully fresh, medium- to full-bodied, with bright acidity and a creamy, mineral and elegant finish." James Suckling

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 and good acidity. Full of pressure and of fresh length. SUPERIORE.DE

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

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 grapes for this fresh and very complex Pinot Grigio come from a single vineyard at an altitude of approx. 700m with a western exposure; only 3,200 bottles are bottled each year. This Pinot Grigio reflects both the alpine terroir and the clear varietal identity. Bright straw yellow, floral nose of lime, hawthorn and herbs. Firm, fresh on the palate with harmonious, tasty notes of apple and pear, then a mineral vein in the long, balanced finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Fumin with a great aroma of red fruits, black pepper and tobacco, dark fruity on the palate, very well structured and with a persistent balsamic finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Fumin embodies the soul of alpine wine, with a peppery array of sage, rosemary and mint giving way to rose petals and hints of camphor. It’s finessed yet full of life, cascading citrus-tinged red berries across a core of minerals and vibrant acidity. The 2019 finishes remarkably clean yet perfumed, with a lingering tension of sour berries. What a darling, but it will be best enjoyed served alongside a meal." Vinous

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

"Le Merle" is named after the Merlot-loving blackbirds that compete with the harvest workers during the grape harvest. Eleonora and Elena Charrère deliberately decided to grow Merlot, a very rare variety in the region, of international origin, in order to challenge the terroir on the one hand and to create a wine of great consistency and richness on the other.

Bright ruby red. A cornucopia of small black fruits, cranberries and blackberry jam on the nose, with floral notes of violets and roses. Tasty spices enhance the flavourful experience on the palate, closing softly with notes of roasted cocoa. Very successful alpine interpretation of the grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE

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

Pinot Nero Revei, which means clock in the local dialect, is linked to the history of the medieval tower that dominates the vineyard in Aymavilles. The tower once housed a reclusive clockmaker whose profession brought back the theme of time and its value in nature and for man.

The just 1,800 bottles (per vintage) of Revei are the result of great experience and patience. During its production, maturation and ageing, time plays a fundamental role. It begins with the harvest optimally ripened grapes and ends with 18 months of refinement in 700 l wooden barrels followed by bottle ageing in the winery's cellars. Brilliant ruby red. Fruity and beguiling nose of ripe red berries and a delicate hint of cocoa. Juicy, pleasantly acidic on the palate, with a fine structure and velvety tannins. Impressive depth and length! SUPERIORE.DE

Sommet means peak, i.e. the view of the mountains behind the vineyards. The Nebbiolo biotype, which is found in the southern alluvial valley of glacial origin, brings the winery back to the origins of viticulture in the Aosta Valley. Sommet was born from the desire to vinify and enhance a traditional grape variety. The result is a wine of great character and cool sophistication, a precise interpretation of the grape variety under the strong influence of the pre-alpine terroir.

Bright ruby red. On the nose blackberry, cherry and balsamic notes. On the palate, juicy, precise and tasty flesh that lasts long and expresses the freshness and cool elegance of the exceptional region. Just 3,300 bottles are bottled annually. SUPERIORE.DE