DOC/DOCG€15-€30Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle DOC in Aosta
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Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle DOC comes from some of the highest vineyards in Europe, at the foot of Mont Blanc, where the native Prié Blanc grape grows in extreme Alpine conditions. The result is a fresh, mineral white wine with aromas of mountain flowers, citrus, and green apple, a direct reflection of the landscape of the Aosta Valley. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages and survives thanks to vineyards often grown on their own roots, protected by sandy soils of glacial origin. Bringing a bottle home means keeping an authentic fragment of Alpine agricultural culture and sharing the story of a rare and resilient form of viticulture.
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- Tradizione alpina
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- Esperienza autentica
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The product
What Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle DOC is
Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle DOC is a mountain white wine produced in the upper Aosta Valley, at the foot of Mont Blanc. It is made from the native Prié Blanc grape, grown in some of the highest vineyards in Europe, often above 1,000 meters in altitude. The wine is fresh, highly mineral, and delicate, with notes of mountain flowers, citrus, and green apple. Its lightness and acidity directly reflect the Alpine climate and the sandy soils of the area.
The roots
Origin and history
The cultivation of Prié Blanc in the Morgex and La Salle area has been documented since at least the Middle Ages, when viticulture developed on the sunniest slopes of the upper valley. The high altitude and sandy morainic soils created unique conditions that preserved many vineyards from the phylloxera epidemic of the 19th century. Over time, local growers have maintained traditional techniques such as low pergolas, useful for protecting the vines from wind and cold. The Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle DOC designation was recognized in 1983, consolidating the reputation of this wine as a distinctive expression of Alpine viticulture.
This wine shows that even in a harsh Alpine environment, viticulture can thrive thanks to inherited knowledge and patient adaptation. It carries the idea of a balance between people and mountains, where the landscape is not forced but interpreted. A bottle is a reminder that the Aosta Valley is not only a gateway to high peaks, but also a land of living agricultural culture.
The context
Cultural significance
This wine represents one of the clearest examples of extreme Alpine viticulture. Prié Blanc vineyards grow on sandy soils of glacial origin that historically protected the vines from phylloxera, often allowing them to be cultivated on their own roots. Production is closely tied to local communities that for centuries have farmed small plots on steep slopes. Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle is therefore not only an agricultural product, but also a symbol of resilience and human adaptation to the mountain environment.
Where to buy
Where to find Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle DOC in Aosta
It is easy to find in wine shops in Aosta and in restaurants that highlight the cuisine of the Aosta Valley. Many visitors buy it directly from producers in the Morgex and La Salle area, where the vineyards are concentrated. Cave Mont Blanc de Morgex et La Salle is one of the best-known places for tastings and purchases. Selected bottles are also available in delicatessens and specialty food shops across the region.
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