Valle d'Aosta, an ancient vineyard
Viticulture in Valle d'Aosta is a tradition that has ancient origins. To show to what extent the culture of wine was intrinsic to the territory, at the Château d'Issogne there is a fresco dating from the 14th century representing market scenes and the sale of grapes.
Viticulture in Valle d'Aosta is an act of love for the land and a daily challenge with the mountains. The environment is difficult, and the vineyard must adapt to a difficult and ungenerous territory. Nevertheless, the winemakers, thanks to their pride, hard work and sense of tradition, manage to optimize the terroir, to make the most of it and to produce high quality wines. With only 460 hectares, the production is modest, but this gives each bottle a feeling of rarity and exclusivity.
Key info
| Area | 460 ha |
| Distribution | 33% white, 67% red |
| Climate | Continental with Alpine influences |
| Soils | Thin, rocky soils that are both alluvial and colluvial in origin |
| Cultivation | Terraces and pergolas |
| Source |
www.vivalvda.it |
White grapes
| Grape | Area | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Prié blanc - indigenous | 28 ha | 6% |
| Chardonnay | 19 ha | 4% |
| Moscato bianco | 19 ha | 4% |
| Petite Arvine | 19 ha | 4% |
| Pinot gris | 14 ha | 3% |
| Müller Thurgau | 14 ha | 3% |
Red grapes
| Grape | Area | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petit rouge - indigenous | 69 ha | 15% |
| Nebbiolo | 42 ha | 9% |
| Pinot Noir | 28 ha | 6% |
| Fumin - indigenous | 23 ha | 5% |
| Gamay | 19 ha | 4% |
| Cornalin - indigenous | 10 ha | 2% |
| Viens de Nus - indigenous | 10 ha | 2% |
