La Chimera

Ae

TechNICAL DETAILS

Grape Varietal: Avanà 100%

Production Area: Chiomonte, Susa Valley

Soil: Schists, Calcareous

Growing System: Guyot

Yield: 5-6 tons/ha – 750/800 mtrs above the sea level

Average age of vines: 15 years

Harvest: by hand in small boxes at the beginning of October

Vinification: the whole are pressed and transferred into temperature-controlled stainless steel tank. Fermentation for 15-20 days at 14-15 °C

In-bottled refermentation: at the beginning of next summer

Malolactic Fermentation: no

Ageing: Minimum 24 months in the bottle, on the yeasts

Serving Temperature: 5-6 °C

Alcohol: 12-12,5 %vol

Producer

La Chimera

Azazel

TechNICAL DETAILS

Grape Varietal: Avanà, Barbera, Dolcetto

Production Area: Chiomonte, Susa Valley

Soil: Schists, Calcareous

Growing System: Guyot

Yield: 5 tons/ha – 750/800 mtrs above the sea level

Average age of vines: 40-50 years

Harvest: by hand in small boxes at the middle of September

Vinification: In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 10-12 days with

indigenous yeasts.

Malolactic Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks

Ageing: In stainless steel tanks

Refinement: 12 months in the bottle

Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C

Alcohol: 13-14%

Producer

La Chimera

Bau

TechNICAL DETAILS

Grape Varietal: Becuet

Production Area: Chiomonte, Susa Valley

Soil: Schists, Calcareous

Growing System: Alberello

Yield: 3-3,5 tons/ha - 750/800 mtrs above the sea level

Age rage age of vines: 60-80 years

Harvest: by hand in small boxes at the end of October

Vinification: In stainless steel tanks for 50-60 days with indigenous yeasts Malolactic Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks

Aging: one year in French tonneaux

Refinement: 18-24 months in the boule

Serving Temperature: 18-20 °C

Alcohol: 14-14,5%

Producer

La Chimera

Carcajrun

TechNICAL DETAILS

Grape Varietal: Gamay 100%

Production Area: Chiomonte, Susa Valley

Soil: Schists, Calcareous

Growing System: Guyot

Yield: 5-6 tons/ha – 750/800 mtrs above the sea level

Average age of vines: 15 years

Harvest: by hand in small boxes at the beginning of October

Vinification: In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 6-8 days, with 30% of

whole bunch with indigenous yeasts

Malolactic Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks

Ageing: In stainless steel tanks

Refinement: 4-6 months in the bottle

Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C

Alcohol: 13-14%

Producer

La Chimera

Eos

Tech Sheet

Grape Varietal: Avanà 100%

Production Area: Chiomonte, Susa Valley

Soil: Schists, Calcareous

Growing System: Guyot

Yield: 5-6 tons/ha – 750/800 mtrs above the sea level

Average age of vines: 15 years

Harvest: by hand in small boxes at the beginning of September

Vinification: the whole bunch are pressed and transferred into temperature controlled stainless steel tank. Traditional fermentation for 15-20 days at 14-15 °C.

In-bottle re-fermentation: At the end of November I added must of Avanà grapes, after which the wine is bottled.

Once in the bottle, residual sugars are transformed by yeasts into alcohol and carbon dioxide, obtaining a natural sparkling wine.

Malolactic Fermentation: no

Ageing: 4-6 month in the bottle, on the yeast

Serving Temperature: 5-6 °C

Alcohol: 11,5-12%

Producer

La Chimera

Finiere

TechNICAL DETAILS

Grape Varietal: Avanà 100%

Production Area: Chiomonte, Susa Valley

Soil: Schists, Calcareous

Growing System: Alberello

Yield: 3-3,5 tons/ha – 750/800 mtrs above the sea level

Average age of vines: 60-80 years

Harvest: by hand in small boxes at the end of October

Vinification: by indigenous yeast, in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 10-12 days

Malolactic Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks

Ageing: In stainless steel tanks

Refinement: 2-3 months in the bottle

Taste: vinified by a selection of Avanà grapes, grown in the oldest vineyards on terraces. A medium-bodied wine is obtained, with marked characteristics of 'mountain wine': freshness, great drinkability, good acidity.

Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C

Alcohol: 14%

Producer

La Chimera