La Crotta di Vegneron
Chambave Muscat 2025
| Denomination | DOC Valle d'Aosta Chambave Moscato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Aosta Valley (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Aging | 5 months in steel on the fine fermentation lees with frequent bâtonnage |
- Name and grape: Valle d’Aosta DOC, 100% Moscato Bianco, 2024 harvest
- Aromatic notes: Hints of apricot and peach, with touches of sage, thyme, flowers and fruit
- Vinification: Cold maceration for 36–48 hours, fermentation between 12 and 16 °C in stainless steel
- Ageing and character: 5 months on fine lees with batonnage; dry, fresh and savoury wine
- Serving temperature and pairings: Serve at 12–14 °C; ideal with aperitifs, raw fish, shellfish, Fontina
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chambave Muscat by La Crotta di Vegneron is a still white wine with a dry and aromatic profile, an authentic expression of the Aosta Valley. Made from Moscato Bianco grapes, also known as Moscato Reale, it stands out for its refined and elegant structure. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow colour with delicate greenish highlights that enhance its brilliance. The nose and palate offer clear notes of apricot and peach, accompanied by subtle hints of sage and thyme. On the palate, a savoury finish emerges, pleasantly persistent and supported by vibrant freshness.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Chambave area and neighbouring municipalities, in the heart of the Aosta Valley. The vineyards are cultivated in a strict alpine environment, set on steep slopes at an altitude between 450 and 680 metres. The vines take root in morainic soils, characterised by a loose, sandy texture. These soils are shallow, rich in stones and slightly alkaline, with minimal clay content. Such extreme geological and climatic conditions impart the wine with its unmistakable freshness and savouriness, fully enhancing the essence of mountain viticulture.
How it is produced
The grapes are hand-picked in a single pass from vines trained using Guyot, bush vine and spur cordon methods. Vinification in steel begins with a cold skin maceration to delicately extract the aromatic essence from the skins. The subsequent fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature to preserve the clarity of the fruit. Ageing continues for five months in steel tanks, where the wine rests on fine lees with frequent bâtonnage. This meticulous process gives greater texture and aromatic purity to a product that is also ideal for those following a vegan diet.
History and Curiosities
The Chambave Muscat DOC 2024 from La Crotta di Vegneron expresses a truly Alpine vocation, born from expert manual harvesting on steep moraine soils located between 450 and 680 metres above sea level. This excellence, awarded the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, celebrates the centuries-old passion of the winemakers of the Aosta Valley. The careful ageing for five months in stainless steel on fine lees gives this wine superb elegance, offering a dry, aromatic sip characterised by vibrant freshness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1987
- Oenologist: Andrea Costa
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 30
The Cooperative collects the grapes from two important production areas that give their name to the Chambave Appellation of Origin, including the villages of Chambave, Châtillon, Pontey, Saint Vincent, Saint Denis Verrayes and Nus.
The company's history is essentially based on people with solid roots in this glorious Alpine region and generations of skilled vinegrowers who are determined to achieve the highest quality from the vines. La Crotta di Vegneron continues the ancestral tradition of the farmers drawing its strength from the ancient relationship between indigenous vines and the terroir.
The Wines and Grappa spirits of La Crotta di Vegneron powerfully express the spirit of the Aosta Valley mountains through native or traditional vines, skilfully cultivated with pride. The winemaking processes are respectful of a unique terroir marked by various variants. Read more
| Name | La Crotta di Vegneron Chambave Muscat 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still dry aromatic |
| Denomination | Valle d'Aosta DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Vendor | La Crotta di Vegneron |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Chambave Muscat DOC 2024 from La Crotta di Vegneron expresses a truly Alpine vocation, born from expert manual harvesting on steep moraine soils located between 450 and 680 metres above sea level. This excellence, awarded the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, celebrates the centuries-old passion of the winemakers of the Aosta Valley. The careful ageing for five months in stainless steel on fine lees gives this wine superb elegance, offering a dry, aromatic sip characterised by vibrant freshness. |
| Origin | Chambave (AO), Valle d'Aosta, Italia |
| Climate | Alpine |
| Soil composition | Morainic, loose and sandy soil on steep slopes; slightly alkaline, stony, shallow, with minimal clay (up to 10%) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot, bush vine, spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 6,500–8,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 7600 kg |
| Harvest | Depending on the altitude, from 20 September to 5 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 12–16 °C |
| Fermentation | 36–48 hours |
| Production technique | Cold pre-fermentation skin maceration (36–48 hours) in stainless steel; controlled fermentation at 12–16 °C; 5 months ageing in stainless steel on fine lees with frequent bâtonnage |
| Wine making | In steel, with pre-fermentative cold skin maceration for 36–48 hours; fermentation at 12–16 °C; ageing for 5 months in steel on fine lees with frequent bâtonnage. |
| Aging | 5 months in steel on the fine fermentation lees with frequent bâtonnage |
| Year production | 55000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |