Rosset Terroir
Valle d'Aosta Cornalin 2025
| Denomination | DOC Valle d'Aosta Cornalin |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Aosta Valley (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cornallin |
| Aging | Ageing in large French oak casks/vats (wood) to stabilise the structure |
- Type and grape: Dry red wine DOC from 100% Cornalin grapes (2025)
- Aromas and flavours: Notes of plum and cherry, hints of spice and cloves, fresh finish
- Mountain origin: Heroic vineyards located in Quart at 750 metres on well-drained glacial soils
- Vinification: Double maceration, fermentation in stainless steel, maturation in oak barrels
- Serving: Decant for 1 hour; serve at 16-18 °C with mushroom risottos, pork and cheeses
Description
Type of wine
The Valle d'Aosta Cornalin DOC from Rosset Terroir is a red wine, fermented in steel and aged in oak barrels, which accurately expresses the essence of the mountain territory. Produced from Cornalin grapes, it presents in the glass with a clear ruby red colour. On the nose, it reveals sharp aromas of plum and cherry, enhanced by a spiciness reminiscent of cloves. On the palate, it is smooth-flowing, with a fruity and pleasantly rustic sip, supported by light tannins that accompany the drink towards a finish of marked freshness.
Origin
This expression from Valle d'Aosta originates in the municipality of Quart, from high-altitude vineyards situated at 750 metres above sea level. The vines, approximately twenty years old, root into soils of glacial origin with a sandy, silty, and stony composition, ideal for ensuring optimal drainage. The harsh Alpine climate, in the context of true heroic viticulture, ensures a clear expression of the fruit, preserving its fragrance and absolute aromatic purity.
Production
The grapes, harvested manually, undergo cold maceration on the skins to encourage aromatic extraction. Fermentation takes place in steel, followed by an ageing phase within French oak barrels, a fundamental step to harmonise the wine's structure. Following decanting, it is best expressed served at a temperature between 16 and 18 °C and is ideal paired with mushroom risottos, savoury pork-based dishes, and selections of cheeses.
History and interesting facts
The result of heroic viticulture at 750 metres above sea level in Quart, this Valle d’Aosta Cornalin DOC by Rosset Terroir originates on soils sculpted by ancient glaciers. Twenty-year-old vines provide grapes harvested by hand in October, enhanced by the oenologist Matteo Moretto through a double maceration on the skins and long ageing in large French oak vats. Bottled with natural cork, this red with Alpine charm combines a rigorous varietal expression with a deep respect for the ecosystem.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2001
- Oenologist: Matteo Moretto
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 13
The story began to take shape in 2001, with the planting of the first three hectares of vineyard in the municipality of Saint-Christophe, just outside Aosta. The first varieties grown were Chardonnay, Syrah, and the native Cornalin. In just a few years, the estate expanded its vineyard surface and selected new, highly suited plots, where Muscat Blanc, Pinot Gris, and additional parcels of Syrah were also introduced.
A turning point came in 2017, when Rosset Terroir ventured beyond 900 meters above sea level, in the village of Villeneuve. On particularly steep slopes, in a context of heroic viticulture, the cultivation of the traditional Petite Arvine grape variety comes to life, from which the winery’s flagship wine is born: the Sopraquota 900, awarded in 2021 as Italy’s Best White Wine by Gambero Rosso ‘s Vini d’Italia guide and included in James Suckling’s Top 100 World Wines in 2024.
Today, Rosset Terroir manages around 13 hectares of vineyards and produces approximately 50,000 bottles per year, carefully selecting the region’s most promising plots and combining the expertise of seasoned technicians with modern, functional facilities. Read more
| Name | Rosset Terroir Valle d'Aosta Cornalin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still dry |
| Denomination | Valle d'Aosta DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cornallin |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Vendor | Rosset Terroir |
| Story | History and interesting facts The result of heroic viticulture at 750 metres above sea level in Quart, this Valle d’Aosta Cornalin DOC by Rosset Terroir originates on soils sculpted by ancient glaciers. Twenty-year-old vines provide grapes harvested by hand in October, enhanced by the oenologist Matteo Moretto through a double maceration on the skins and long ageing in large French oak vats. Bottled with natural cork, this red with Alpine charm combines a rigorous varietal expression with a deep respect for the ecosystem. |
| Origin | Quart (Aosta), Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Climate | Alpine climate |
| Soil composition | Sandy, silty and stony |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 8,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Early October |
| Fermentation temperature | At room temperature |
| Production technique | Double maceration on the skins (first pre-fermentative cold soak and then warm with pump-overs), fermentation in stainless steel and ageing in large French oak barrels/vats |
| Wine making | The Cornalin grapes, hand-harvested in early October, undergo a cold pre-fermentative maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature; this is followed by fermentation in stainless steel at natural temperatures with the inoculation of selected yeasts, and a subsequent warm maceration with pump-overs. Ageing takes place in large French oak vats/barrels. |
| Aging | Ageing in large French oak casks/vats (wood) to stabilise the structure |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |