{"id":126054,"date":"2026-07-17T15:58:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/?p=126054"},"modified":"2026-07-17T17:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:28:32","slug":"valle-daosta-summer-wine-grosjean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/en\/valle-daosta-summer-wine-grosjean\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Valle d\u2019Aosta: Two Summer Wine Proposals by Grosjean"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A vertical Pinot Noir sparkling wine and a rare, native red served chilled: how the historic Valdostan winery captures the vibrant, alpine essence of Valle d\u2019Aosta for the warmest months of the year.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first proposal is a sparkling wine crafted from the black-skinned grape <strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong>, standing out for its <strong>freshness, vibrant acidity, and distinct mineral character<\/strong>\u2014defining traits of this variety within the region. The second is a red wine derived from a historic, <strong>indigenous Valle d\u2019Aosta grape variety<\/strong>. Known for its beautiful clusters ranging from coral-pink to purplish hues, it yields a <strong>floral profile<\/strong> paired with a persistent yet <strong>wonderfully smooth tannin structure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mas du Jario: The Elegance of High-Altitude Bubbles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The austere and refined <strong>Mas du Jario<\/strong> draws its name from <strong><em>Jario<\/em><\/strong>\u2014an ancient term documented in a notary deed dating back to 1700\u2014which identifies a specific plot within the <strong>Tzeriat vineyard<\/strong>. Situated at an altitude of approximately <strong>800 to 900 meters <\/strong>above sea level, it beautifully embodies the mountain terroir and the Grosjean family&#8217;s winemaking philosophy. On the nose, it reveals floral scents and citrus accents alongside subtle notes of bread crust; on the palate, it is savory and vertical in its <strong>elegance<\/strong>, driven by a <strong>fine<\/strong>, <strong>persistent perlage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Mas-du-Jario.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                <\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"td-gallery td-slide-on-2-columns\">\r\n                    <div class=\"post_td_gallery\">\r\n                        <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-top\">\r\n                           <div class=\"td-gallery-title\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"td-gallery-controls-wrapper\">\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-count\"><span class=\"td-gallery-slide-item-focus\">1<\/span> of 2<\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-prev-next-but\">\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-left doubleSliderPrevButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-right doubleSliderNextButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-1 \">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item1\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta.jpg\" title=\"Grosjean-Premetta\"  data-caption=\"Grosjean-Premetta\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta-1017x1536.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta-1356x2048.jpg 1356w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grosjean-Premetta-696x1051.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; 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Grown at altitudes reaching <strong>800 meters <\/strong>above sea level, its extreme delicacy and fragility during harvest prompted the winery to vinify it as a single-varietal wine, thus fully honoring its distinct identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is an elegant expression characterized by a classic vein of <strong>minerality<\/strong>\u2014a signature hallmark across the entire portfolio of this Valdostan estate\u2014complemented by a firmer <strong>structure and well-integrated tannins.<\/strong> Offering aromas of wild rose and bright fruity notes, this wine shows at its absolute best when <strong>served<\/strong> chilled, between <strong>12 and 14\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Perfect Pairing for Alpine Summer Nights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both labels serve as ideal choices for an <strong>aperitivo<\/strong> and <strong>pair beautifully with traditional regional cuisine.<\/strong> They offer an authentic taste of a mountain territory, inviting wine lovers to discover and experience the crisp, refreshing side of <a href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/en\/cave-mont-blanc-spumante-slopes-of-the-alp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valle d\u2019Aosta<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos: Grosjean Vins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grosjeanvins.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grosjean Vins<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A vertical Pinot Noir sparkling wine and a rare, native red served chilled: how the historic Valdostan winery captures the vibrant, alpine essence of Valle d\u2019Aosta for the warmest months of the year. 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