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Terroir: A Protected Treasure among the Great Alps and Lush Vineyards
Aosta Valley: The Gem of the Alps
In the heart of the Alps, among majestic mountains such as Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso, lies the Aosta Valley, the smallest region in Italy.
The Aosta Valley is the European region with the highest concentration of protected areas. 13% of the total area is occupied by parks, nature reserves and oases. The largest protected area is the Gran Paradiso National Park, followed by the Mont Avic Regional Park. Orographically it is divided in two by the Dora Baltea, which flows in the central valley in a west-east direction, and highlights two slopes, a shady one facing north called envers in the local dialect, and a sunny and arid one facing south called adret. Some 20 side valleys oriented along the north-south axis converge in the central valley.
In this fascinating area, vines thrive on the breezy terraces that wind along the central valley and climb the mountain slopes, finding an ideal habitat to grow and give birth to fine wines.
The Aosta Valley denomination of origin: production areas
The Les Crêtes winery is located in Aymavilles, at the foot of Mont Blanc, with its iRifugio del Vino’ tasting room and its largest vineyard dominated by a medieval tower.
1 Winemaking and aging cellar
16 Varieties in production between native and international varieties
35 Hectares of vineyards divided among 11 municipalities in the Aosta Valley
180 Small vineyards, each with unique characteristics
What matters in the field
Respect for terroir and the environment: vineyards integrated into the alpine ecosystem with minimal intervention. Natural viticultural practices that protect the vineyard’s original habitat (agronomic management based on respect for the vineyard, terroir and nature to protect the environment).
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