Petite Arvine Vallée d’Aoste DOP
Petite Arvine displays a brilliant straw yellow colour. Floral and fruity on the nose, with notes of jasmine, apple, and citrus. On the palate, it is sapid, with minerality and freshness.
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Category
Still White Wine
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Grape varieties
100% Petite Arvine
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Region
Italy, Aosta Valley
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Appellation
Vallée d'Aoste DOP
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Vineyard
Montjovet, Villeneuve, Valle d'Aosta
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Vinification
Hand-harvested in late September. Soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel with controlled temperature.
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Ageing
Steel tanks, Tava amphora, Orcio Toscano, and wood vessels of varying size are utilized for aging
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Soil
Sandy
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Age of The Vines
10 years
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Vineyard Density
3,237 vines/acre
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Awards
James Suckling: 94