Geographical area

Municipality of Morgex and La Salle (Aosta).

Land

Sandy of mountain.

Altitude

900/1200 meters above sea level.

Livestock system

Pergola bass.

Grape variety

Prié Blanc 100%.

Vintage

Manuel, last decade of September.

Vinification

Whole, unbranched bunches are gently pressed. The first fermentation is made of steel. After a stay of about 9 months on fine lees, it is bottled with selected natural yeasts. A second fermentation in bottle takes place. After 18 months spent on the yeasts, disgorgement is carried out. At the time of filling, no sugar is added, but only the same wine from the same year.

Refining

18 months in bottle

Pas Dosé
Millésimé

Organoleptic characteristics

Colour: straw yellow with golden highlights
Fragrance: bread crust, floral (spring) and fruity (apple)
Flavor: fragrant, mineral, fresh and tasty. 

Perlage

Fine and persistent bubbles.

Alcoholic strength

13% vol

Suggestions

Aperitifs based on charcuterie and Cotechino, but also raw fish (tuna tartare or salmon carpaccio with citrus)