Grape varieties Valle d'Aosta is the smallest region of Italy but has a rich viticultural heritage with almost 20 autochthonous varieties. At Grosjean Vins we have the privilege to preserve and harvest many of these. Gamay Better known in France as it is the grape that provides the Beaujolais of Burgundy. It used to be discriminated by France’s high society, specifically Philippe the Bold, Duke of Burgundy that in 1395 declared it illegal to pl… Read more » Cornalin Autochthonous variety of great elegance and structure. It belongs to the family of Oriou and is an ancient valle d’aostan viticultural variety. Appartenente alla famiglia degli Oriou, affonda le sue origini nella più antica s… Read more » Nebbiolo – Picotendro The history of Nebbiolo is not only intertwined with Piedmont, but for centuries it has also shared part of its glory with the Aosta Valley. Known in the Lower Valley as Picotendro, where it expresses itself at its highest le… Read more » Neyret Native variety of the Valle d’Aosta, Neyret is a red grape that is quite unknown but is becoming more popular. DNA research shows that it is directly linked to the Petit Rouge, other native grape of the region. It is therefor… Read more » Premetta The Premetta, also known as Prié Rouge, is a rare, antique variety with a thin, delicate peel and a clear, rosy pulp that has rather pronounced tannins. It’s cultivation is limited to a few growers, amongst which the Grosjean… Read more » Petite Arvine Originally from Switzerland, the Petite Arvine has adapted well to our valley’s conditions. Introduced to the Valle d’Aosta during the 1970s, it occupied the central part of the valley and was planted at an altitude between 6… Read more » Muscat A variety cultivated in the area of Chambave since a very long time ago as in the 13th century the region’s wine was exported into numerous neighbouring countries. he difference between the Asti Muscat and our Muscat Petit Gr… Read more » Chardonnay Considered to be the prince amongst Bourgogne whites, it is understandable why it has been a favourite grape also of the Valle d’Aosta since the 1970s when it was first brought into the region. A close family friend named Vau… Read more » Pinot Noir The king of Burgundy reds is undoubtedly the Pinot Noir and it is cultivated in the most renowned areas of the world. n the Valle d’Aosta it has been present for many centuries but the modern version was introduced in the 70s… Read more » Petit Rouge The most traditional grape of the region is part of the family of Orious. It is a native grape of the Valle d’Aosta, historically grown in the area between Saint Vincent and going up to Arvier, on the south facing side of the… Read more » 1 2
Gamay Better known in France as it is the grape that provides the Beaujolais of Burgundy. It used to be discriminated by France’s high society, specifically Philippe the Bold, Duke of Burgundy that in 1395 declared it illegal to pl… Read more »
Cornalin Autochthonous variety of great elegance and structure. It belongs to the family of Oriou and is an ancient valle d’aostan viticultural variety. Appartenente alla famiglia degli Oriou, affonda le sue origini nella più antica s… Read more »
Nebbiolo – Picotendro The history of Nebbiolo is not only intertwined with Piedmont, but for centuries it has also shared part of its glory with the Aosta Valley. Known in the Lower Valley as Picotendro, where it expresses itself at its highest le… Read more »
Neyret Native variety of the Valle d’Aosta, Neyret is a red grape that is quite unknown but is becoming more popular. DNA research shows that it is directly linked to the Petit Rouge, other native grape of the region. It is therefor… Read more »
Premetta The Premetta, also known as Prié Rouge, is a rare, antique variety with a thin, delicate peel and a clear, rosy pulp that has rather pronounced tannins. It’s cultivation is limited to a few growers, amongst which the Grosjean… Read more »
Petite Arvine Originally from Switzerland, the Petite Arvine has adapted well to our valley’s conditions. Introduced to the Valle d’Aosta during the 1970s, it occupied the central part of the valley and was planted at an altitude between 6… Read more »
Muscat A variety cultivated in the area of Chambave since a very long time ago as in the 13th century the region’s wine was exported into numerous neighbouring countries. he difference between the Asti Muscat and our Muscat Petit Gr… Read more »
Chardonnay Considered to be the prince amongst Bourgogne whites, it is understandable why it has been a favourite grape also of the Valle d’Aosta since the 1970s when it was first brought into the region. A close family friend named Vau… Read more »
Pinot Noir The king of Burgundy reds is undoubtedly the Pinot Noir and it is cultivated in the most renowned areas of the world. n the Valle d’Aosta it has been present for many centuries but the modern version was introduced in the 70s… Read more »
Petit Rouge The most traditional grape of the region is part of the family of Orious. It is a native grape of the Valle d’Aosta, historically grown in the area between Saint Vincent and going up to Arvier, on the south facing side of the… Read more »