Cave Mont Blanc Vini Estremi Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle tradizionale DOC
Cave Mont Blanc believes in a philosophy of strict non-interventionist, natural wine production, always respecting the terroir and the traditions and culture of the territory. Indigenous yeasts are used in stainless steel, temperature controlled, fermentation.
Appellation: Vallée d’Aoste Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle DOC
Production Zone: Morgex in the Aosta region with an altitude of 1200m a.s.l.
Soil: Sandy, gravelly mountainous soils
Vinification: Traditional white wine method, using temperature- controlled fermentation with specially selected yeasts
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
Straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Fresh bouquet with delicate ripe, fruit flavors – white stone fruit, pineapple, white flowers, lemon peel and flint with a “granite” sensation. On the palate, brisk and refreshing with clear mineral hints throughout, great acidity, and clean finish with hints of bitter almond.
It pairs well with delicate first courses, mountain trout, reblec cheese, reblochon cheese.
Winery Profile
Cave Mont Blanc de Morgex et La Salle is a cooperative that was formed in 1983. Cave Mont Blanc represents 80 small, artisan, grower members, each too small to produce and bottle their own wine. These farmers combined control a total of 18 hectares, which translates to 90% of all harvested grapes in the prime vineyards between Morgex and La Salle.
They produce white wines from Aosta’s only indigenous, white grape, Prie Blanc.
The temperature and dryness of the air make soil and vine disease scarce allowing the cooperative to use European, non-grafted vines, which results in healthier, longer-lived wines with greater purity and character.