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Gamay Vallee d'Aoste DOC wine — Grosjean winery — Dionysus

Gamay Vallee d'Aoste DOC

by Grosjean · Valle d'Aosta, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesGamay
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
GrosjeanValle d'Aosta, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie in the municipalities of Quart, Saint-Christophe, Villeneuve and Aymavilles, at 600–800 metres above sea level.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in mid-September and gently pressed at the winery in a pneumatic press. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 27–28 °C, with 5–6 days of maceration.

Ageing

The wine ages on its lees for 6 months in the same stainless steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Elegant red wine.