White wines
Petite Arvine
D.O.P.
The Petite Arvine is a traditional grape of the valley that ripens late. The name indicates the small size of its berries and arvine reders to the varietal family. This wine is and emblem of the Valle d'Aosta territory and it is characterised by its intense minerality, accentuated salinity and aromatic profile
Characteristics
Production area
Champorette and Bufferia di Aymavilles, Frissonnière of Saint-Christophe
Vitigni
Petite Arvine 100%
Service temperature
8° - 10°C
Glass Type
Tulipano
Longevity
30 years
Climatic trend
Alpine climate with short, cool and windy summers. Long, cold winters with pronounced seasonal ranges with low levels of rainfall.
Harvest and annual production
Handharvest, middle of October. 42.000 bottles
First vintage
1992
Available Formats
Vineyard
Vineyard
Surface area: 6,50 ha, Guyot training system; planting density 7.500 plants/ha, on embankments and slopeways. Yield 10.000 kg/ha
Altitude
Altitude 500/750 mt a.s.l.
Soil type
Morenico, sciolto, sabbioso in pendenza con esposizioni ovest/sud.
Production process
Vinification
Selection and chilling of the grapes and gentle, pneumatic pressing of the whole cluster. Fermentation of 12 days in stainless steel, at a controlled temperature (14°c)
Ageing
Lees ageing for 2 months.
Total acidity
6.5 g/L,
PH
3.2
Net dry extract
Alcol 15 % vol.
Tasting notes
Bright yellow. Floral (jasmine and Petunia), apple, plum and citrus on the nose. Palate : soft, mineral and balanced.
Suggested food pairing
Tuna tartare, linguine with pesto, seabass and salmerino trout on herbs, also suitable for aperitif.
Awards and Recognitions
| Guide - Publication | Edition | Recognition | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNTOLD Tre Cavatappi | 2024 | 3 Cavatappi | 2023 |
| Club Cristal | 2024 | Etichetta d’oroMiglior Vino Autoctono Nazionale | 2022 |
| James Suckling | 2023 | 92 pts | 2022 |
| Annuario dei migliori vini italiani - Luca Maroni | 2024 | 95/100 | 2022 |
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