I miei tour Vinosi… Aosta. “La Crotta di Vegneron”

The Crotta di Vegneron is a cooperative of growers located in the village of Chambave ad Aosta.

Born in 1980 was conceived and fondata da Yves Burgay original Chambave, born in 1925 and died in 2011. President of the wine cooperative which brought together the vignerons of the valley for many years, strong character and determined according to those who have had the honor of knowing.

His research led to the production of fine Moscato Passito di Chambave produced by Crotta defined as his masterpiece. Expert winemaker and historical memory of the viticulture of Chambave, is both an objective the D.O.C. regional designation of the area under vine, and that the institutions recognized.

La Crotta extends the thirty hectares of vineyards in ten surrounding municipalities. Its members are actively involved in running the. One of them guiding me during my visit, told me that the particular microclimate of this region determines low rainfall, resulting in parasitic attack very limited, and use the minimum of pesticide treatments. And this is not a trivial matter ...

After my visit, I could not help but taste a red wine of character and structure ... I like it! A Fumin, ancient vine native to the Valle d'Aosta late ripening. Very well!