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Les Cretes Petite Arvine 2014
Veneto, ItalyNew to me is this 100 percent petite arvine, an indigenous vinifera grape that comes to Valle d’Aosta, Italy via Switzerland. The DOC spreads across seven DOCS from near Francia in the west to near Piemonte in the east. At Les Cretes, the vines began production in 1992, the wine is fermented in stainless steel, gets six months “sur lies” maturation with continual batônnage and sees no oak. Look for a light straw-yellow colour and an enticing floral/citrus nose. The palate is an electric mix of exotic fruits, dried herbs and a salty, mineral crisp finish. You can have those orange wines, I'll take this. Any seafood will work well here but maybe shellfish is your best bet, with a delicious squeeze of lemon.Tasted: 07 September 2016Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $35.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Petite ArvineCSPC: 690081
