Grosjean Freres 2022 Pinot Noir, Valle d'Aosta DOC

Vineyard Notes: From 2.5 ha of south-southwest-facing steeply sloped vineyards in the towns of Quart and Saint Christophe

The vines are Guyot trained and were planted between 1980 and 1995. They have practicing organic farming since 1975 and became certified orgacni by Ecocert in 2011. They were the first certified estate in the Val d'Aoste.

Winemaking Notes: After total destemming and a 1-2 day cold soak, wine ferments spontaneously in 42-hl tronconic wood vats. Cuvaison lasts 8-12 days. Wine remains on fine lees until assemblage prior to bottling. It spends 8 months in tronconic oak foudres/botti.

Tasting Notes: Although native to the Côte d'Or, Pinot Noir has been cultivated in the Val d'Aoste since both regions were under the Burgun- dian Dukes in the Middle Ages. While 70% of Grosjean's vines are French clones, 30% are the rare Wadenzwil cultivar. Grosjean's example blends varietal typicity with Alpine raciness and freshness.