“Grandgosier”, Pinot Nero, Vallée d’Aoste Rosso

“Grandgosier” is the name of a mythical giant who is said to reside in these mountains. The wine is entirely produced from Pinot Noir from a few parcels set into the steep slopes of the western side of the valley. After the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel, the wine spends about twelve weeks in three year old barrels to add a touch of refinement. Eight hundred bottles were produced, 450 of which are now Stateside – an elegant, fine, playful wine.