Les Cretes Mon Blanc
€12,50/pcs.
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Description
Les Crêtes Mon Blanc is a refined white wine from the Aosta Valley, one of Italy’s most distinctive high-altitude wine regions. Known for its freshness, precision, and Alpine character, it reflects the cool mountain terroir that has shaped winemaking in this area for generations.
Tasting Notes
This wine typically shows a bright, pale straw color with greenish reflections. The nose is fresh and expressive, often offering notes of citrus, white flowers, crisp orchard fruit, and subtle mineral tones.
On the palate, it is lively and elegant, with vibrant acidity, clean fruit, and a distinctly mineral finish that speaks to its mountain origin. Its style is best enjoyed young for maximum freshness, though the structure and balance can give it short-term aging potential.
Production
Produced in the Aosta Valley, where steep slopes, alpine winds, and large day-night temperature shifts help preserve acidity and aromatic intensity, Les Crêtes Mon Blanc benefits from a terroir ideally suited to fresh, characterful white wines. The grapes are generally harvested by hand due to the mountainous terrain, ensuring careful selection and quality. Vinification is typically focused on preserving purity and freshness, with cool fermentation and minimal intervention to highlight the natural expression of the fruit and the alpine environment.
Food & Serving
Les Crêtes Mon Blanc is an excellent match for seafood, shellfish, fresh salads, light pasta dishes, and mountain cheeses. Serve chilled, ideally around 8–10°C, to best express its freshness and aromatic detail. Decanting is not necessary.
Producer
Les Crêtes is one of the best-known producers in the Aosta Valley, recognized for championing the unique identity of this small but remarkable wine region. The winery has earned a strong reputation for quality and precision, helping bring international attention to Alpine wines through a focus on terroir, craftsmanship, and elegant, site-driven wines.
Product information
| Type | White wine |
| Producer | Les Crêtes |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
Shipping Information
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