2023 Grosjean Freres - Valle d'Aosta DOC Cornalin Vigne Rovettaz (750ml)

Cultivated on steep, sun-drenched terraces in the village of Quart, the 2023 Grosjean Freres Valle d’Aosta DOC Cornalin delivers a focused expression of one of Italy’s most historically rooted red varieties.

The Grosjean family has managed these alpine slopes since the region changed borders, transitioning to sustainable methods in 1975 and securing regional organic certification in 2011. Today, Dauphin Grosjean’s sons tend a dedicated half-hectare plot called Vigne Rovettaz, where roots dive into nutrient-rich sandy glacial moraine. Harvested by hand, the destemmed berries undergo spontaneous fermentation in wooden vats for approximately fourteen days. Afterward, the wine rests in spacious foudres for eight months, allowing gentle oxygen exchange while preserving primary fruit energy before bottling.

Sensory Profile

This vintage opens with clearly defined herbal tones layered over concentrated red cherry and dried raspberry. Fine-grained tannins weave through a medium-full frame, supported by vibrant acidity that brightens an underlying current of cracked black pepper and wet stone. The 2023 shows quiet depth and will continue to integrate gracefully over the next five to eight years.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Rustic valley cooking highlights this wine’s earthy versatility. Pour it with wood-fired venison, slow-cooked beef ragù, or grilled sausage. Crusty bread paired with aged Alpine cheeses like fontina or toma also complements its savory finish. Serve at fifteen to seventeen degrees Celsius, decanting briefly to unlock the floral undertones hiding beneath the youthful tannic structure.