La Kiuva Rosé de Vallée NV
Editor Rating
- Rated 3.5 stars
- Very Good
$25.00
- Valle d'Aosta,
- Reviewed by: Treve Ring
- Published on: May 17, 2018
- Last modified: May 17, 2018
Review Summary:
La Kiuva is a tiny co-op in the Aosta Valley and Arnad is a small village in the DOC. This day-glo coho salmon-hued rosé is a blend of Nebbiolo, Gros Vien and Neyret from 380 to 500 m and sandy soils. After a 12-hour maceration, this saignée method rosé completes fermentation before 6 months in stainless steel tank and a 2 month stint in the bottle before release. Gushes of watery and youthful raspberry, strawberry, red currant on a medium, bright palate, ending with an appropriately bitter, salty rasp. Cured meats, salty alpine cheeses, lardon-laced salads would welcome this wine. Not overly complex, nor does it need or pretend to be. It's ideal just as it is.