Val d'Aosta

Question 1

Val d’Aosta - what are min and max altitude (meters) for vyrds here?

Answer 1

400 meters in lower valley

1,200 meters in Morgex (by Mt Blanc)

Question 2

Val d’Aosta - Primary Grapes

Answer 2

REDS - #1 Petite Rouge, Picotendro (Nebbiolo), Fumin

WHITES - Petite Arvine, Prie Blanc, Moscato, PG

Question 3

Val d’Aosta: Flavor Profile - Petite Arvine

Answer 3

Grown mainly in Switzerland and Valle d’Aosta
High yields and high quality wines.
Wines are light to medium bodied, with high acidity and often minerality.
Aromas are delicate and refined, with floral and citrus character.

Question 4

Val d’Aosta: Flavor Profile - Prie Blanc

Answer 4

Very light colored white grape, used for still, sparkling and sweet wines.
Grown almost exclusively in Morgex and La Salle at up to 1.200 meters altitude.
Unique flavor profile: delicate aromas of white flowers, hay and herbs. Light bodied with pronounced acidity and minerality.

Question 5

Val d’Aosta: flavor profile for Petite Rouge

Answer 5

Petit Rouge, most widely planted red grape in Valle d’Aosta.
Light bodied, with straightforward red berry fruit flavours.

Question 6

How many DOCG areas are defined within Val d’Aosta?

Answer 6

None!