COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Prié Blanc
PRODUCER
Cave Mont Blanc de Morgex et La Salle
REGION
Valle d’Aosta
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cave Mont Blanc de Morgex et La Salle is a pioneering cooperative located in the Valle d'Aosta, crafting wines from some of the highest vineyards in Europe, reaching up to 1,200 meters above sea level at the foot of Mont Blanc. This unique sparkling wine is made entirely from Prié Blanc, an indigenous grape variety that has adapted to the extreme alpine climate. Because of the high altitude and isolated location, the vines are ungrafted (piede franco), surviving the phylloxera epidemic. This wine represents a heroic effort in viticulture, capturing the pure, crystalline essence of the Alps.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown on some of Europe's highest vineyards, reaching up to 1,200 meters above sea level at the foot of Mont Blanc.
Fact 02
Made from 100% Prié Blanc vines grown on their own roots, having escaped the phylloxera epidemic.
Fact 03
The traditional low pergola training system keeps the vines close to the stone-terraced ground to absorb heat.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted using the Metodo Classico (traditional method), the grapes are hand-harvested from steep, stone-walled pergolas designed to retain ground heat. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel and oak, followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle. The wine is aged on its lees for at least 12 months before disgorgement. The extreme altitude influences the atmospheric pressure during bottling, resulting in a remarkably fine and persistent perlage.
