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Aosta Valley wine region
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Alpine reds and whites from Italy's smallest region.
Vines grow in all 20 regions. Wines are classed DOCG, DOC and IGT.
CountryItaly
Key grapesPetit Rouge, Fumin, Prié Blanc
Notable producers in Aosta Valley
- Les Crêtes
- Institut Agricole Régional
- Grosjean
- Cave Mont Blanc
- Maison Anselmet
Official appellations
| Appellation | Status | Style | Grapes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle d'Aosta (1971) Single DOC for Italy's smallest region, with sub-zones such as Morgex, Torrette, Chambave, Donnas, Enfer d'Arvier, Nus and Arnad-Montjovet. | DOC | White, Red | Petit Rouge, Fumin, Petite Arvine, Prié Blanc |
| Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle Sub-zone of the Valle d'Aosta DOC. Some of Europe's highest vineyards: crisp, ungrafted Prié Blanc near Mont Blanc. | DOC | White | Prié Blanc |
| Torrette Sub-zone of the Valle d'Aosta DOC. Petit Rouge-based reds from around Aosta: fragrant and spicy. | DOC | Red | Petit Rouge |
| Donnas Sub-zone of the Valle d'Aosta DOC. Nebbiolo (Picotendro) from terraces at the Piedmont border. | DOC | Red | Nebbiolo |
| Chambave Sub-zone of the Valle d'Aosta DOC. Famous for dry and passito Moscato and Petit Rouge reds. | DOC | White, Red | Moscato Bianco, Petit Rouge |
| Enfer d'Arvier Sub-zone of the Valle d'Aosta DOC. Tiny, warm amphitheatre making Petit Rouge reds. | DOC | Red | Petit Rouge |
| Nus Sub-zone of the Valle d'Aosta DOC. Local Vien de Nus reds and Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio) whites. | DOC | White, Red | Vien de Nus, Pinot Grigio |
| Arnad-Montjovet Sub-zone of the Valle d'Aosta DOC. Nebbiolo-based reds in the lower valley. | DOC | Red | Nebbiolo |
Aosta Valley wines to try
Les Crêtes Petite Arvine
Aosta Valley · Valle d'Aosta · Petite Arvine
Alpine white: grapefruit, rhubarb and a salty, mineral bite.
Food: Trout, fontina cheese, risotto
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