LA CROTTA DI VEGNERON Coop. Agr. Piazza Roncas, 2 11023 CHAMBAVE (AO) Italia tel +39 0166 46670 fax +39 0166 46543 e-mail [email protected] www.lacrotta.it Chambave Chambave is the result of a mixed vintage with up to 70% Petit Rouge, the most cultivated red vine in the Aosta Valley; the remaining 30% of Gamay, Pinot Noir and others autochthonous red vines. The Chambave production has historical origins, even if, with time, its characteristics have changed. This wine is typical of the Aosta Valley red wines, which can be drunk in their youth and which pair well with local dishes. Label Vinification/Ageing Valle d’Aosta DOC Chambave In steel, with pre-fermentative cold maceration, Area of production fermentation at 28 °C, maceration for 12 days. South-east, south-west facing vineyards in the Ageing for 6 months in steel, keeping, when municipalities of Chambave and Verrayes, Saint- possible, the noble lees of fermentation until Denis, Châtillon, Saint-Vincent at 450/550 m a.s.l. bottling. Frequent batonnages Soil type Sight Morainic, loose, sandy, steep sloped Red ruby colour, bright with violet hues, consistent Varieties Smell 70% Petit Rouge – Aosta Valley autochthonous Intense and persistent, floral and fruity vine – 30% other traditional vines of the valley Taste Number of plants per hectare The wine is dry, the alcoholic sensation is light 6.500/7.000 and soft. A versatile, well structured wine with a Vine training system fresh, supple finish Guyot, Goblet Serving temperature Yield per hectare 16/18 °C 7.100 kg Wine and food matching Harvest Local cured meat, soups and stewed meat dishes Middle of October Campaign financed according to EC regulation n. 1308/13.