Ottin
Petite Arvine 2024
| Denomination | DOC Valle d'Aosta Petite Arvine |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Aosta Valley (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Petite Arvine |
| Aging | Fermented and aged for 7 months in stainless steel; 7 months on the lees; 4 months of bottle ageing. |
- Identity: Valle d’Aosta DOC 2024, 100% Petite Arvine, 14% vol, 93 pts James Suckling
- Ageing: 7 months in steel, 7 months on the lees, 4 months in bottle
- Aromas: Verbena, Golden apple, lemon sweet, alpine flowers and mineral notes
- Palate: Dry and warm, lively acidity and mineral savouriness; honeyed finish
- Pairings: Oysters and scallops, seafood, poultry, salads and light dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ottin Petite Arvine is an elegant dry white wine that faithfully reflects the terroir of the Aosta Valley. Made from the Petite Arvine grape variety, it stands out for its clear aromatic profile, featuring verbena, Golden apple, delicate alpine flowers and mineral notes. On the palate, the lively citrus freshness combines with pronounced savouriness, balanced by an enveloping structure. The sip finishes with a persistent and refined aftertaste, enriched by spicy nuances and a pleasant hint of honey.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in a striking alpine setting, where heroic viticulture requires exclusively manual work on steep, south-facing slopes. Situated between 650 and 700 metres above sea level, the vineyards benefit from constant ventilation and excellent sunlight. The soils, rich in feldspar, sand and coarse sandstone, give the wine a profound mineral character. The Guyot training system and low yields ensure optimal ripening, concentrating the fruit's aromas and preserving its natural vibrancy.
How it is produced
The grapes are hand-harvested at the beginning of October, with careful selection of the best bunches. In the winery, ageing in stainless steel for seven months on the lees enhances the wine's structure, ensuring a harmonious integration of fruity and saline components. A further four months in bottle stabilises the sensory profile, giving this captivating mountain wine a bright straw-yellow colour. The result is a dry white, balanced and precise, capable of evolving beautifully over time.
History and Curiosities
A product of the heroic viticulture of the Aosta Valley, Ottin's Petite Arvine expresses the proud spirit of the mountains. Grown on steep, south-facing slopes at altitudes between 650 and 700 metres, this rare grape variety has its roots in sandy soils composed of sandstone and feldspar. The grapes, hand-harvested at the beginning of October, give rise to an excellent Valle d’Aosta DOC. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling for the 2024 vintage, it is a wine of extraordinary longevity, capable of evolving and gaining greater depth in the bottle for up to ten years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2007
- Oenologist: Elio Ottin
- Bottles produced: 65.000
- Hectares: 10
Thus Ottin wines were born. Wines of great personality, produced mainly from indigenous vines, cultivated in areas naturally suited to viticulture, where the vine thrives with balance, according to environmentally friendly production techniques. Read more
| Name | Ottin Petite Arvine 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Valle d'Aosta DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Petite Arvine |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Vendor | Ottin |
| Story | History and Curiosities A product of the heroic viticulture of the Aosta Valley, Ottin's Petite Arvine expresses the proud spirit of the mountains. Grown on steep, south-facing slopes at altitudes between 650 and 700 metres, this rare grape variety has its roots in sandy soils composed of sandstone and feldspar. The grapes, hand-harvested at the beginning of October, give rise to an excellent Valle d’Aosta DOC. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling for the 2024 vintage, it is a wine of extraordinary longevity, capable of evolving and gaining greater depth in the bottle for up to ten years. |
| Origin | Aosta (AO) |
| Climate | Altitude 650-700 m a.s.l.; south-facing |
| Soil composition | Sandy, coarse sandstone and feldspar |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 8000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70–80 q/ha |
| Harvest | Early October |
| Fermentation | 7 months in steel, 7 months on the lees and 4 months in bottle |
| Production technique | Fermented and matured in stainless steel; 7 months on the lees; 4 months bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Fermented and aged for 7 months in steel; 7 months on the lees; 4 months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Fermented and aged for 7 months in stainless steel; 7 months on the lees; 4 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |