Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle (Italy)

The Valle d'Aosta wine Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle is made from Prié blanc grapes.

Prié Blanc is a white wine grape that grows almost exclusively in Valle d'Aosta in northwest Italy.

Blanc de Morgex Flavors

Hint of Citrus and White Fruit are typical Blanc de Morgex flavors, with floral tones of mountan Herbs, mineral notes and spicy tones of white Pepper.

Citrus

Apple

White
Flowers

Floral
Herbs

White
Pepper

Minerals

Blanc de Morgex Profile

Blanc de Morgex is a bone dry wine with a zesty acidity:

SUGAR:	Bone Dry

BODY:	Light

FRUIT:	Medium

ACIDITY:	High

ALCOHOL:	12% ABV

	Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F)

Blanc de Morgex Food Pairing

Blanc de Morgex is the ultimate Apéritif and great with Vegetables, Fish, and White Meat.

Antipasti

Vegetables

Asparagus

Pasta

Fish

Chicken

Pork

Ham

Excellent Pairings

Antipasti. Fish Tapas.
Salads. Vegetables.
Asparagus. Pesto. Spinach.
Pasta with Sardines.
Prosciutto. Carpaccio. Salami.
Grilled or Fried white Fish. Sushi.
Chicken. Chicken Salads.
White Meat. Porchetta (caramelized pork).

Aosta Specialities

Cheese Soufflé.
Asparagus With Prosciutto and Eggs.
Lemon Sole (flatfish) with Asparagus.
Goat Cheese Salads.

The Ideal Glass for Blanc de Morgex

A Riesling Glass has a tall and narrow bowl to emphasize the aromas of the wine.

The shape also helps balance the high acidity often found in Rieslings.

The glass is also perfect for any other bone dry wines with high acidity like Chablis, Chenin Blanc, Picpoul and Vinho Verde.

Blanc de Morgex Cheese Pairing

Blanc de Morgex is known for its light, crisp, and sometimes slightly fruity profile. It pairs well with a variety of cheeses.

Opt for cheeses with moderate saltiness and creaminess to balance the wine's acidity.

You can also add fresh fruits (grapes, apples, pears), nuts (almonds, walnuts), or a light drizzle of honey to enhance the pairing.

Feta

Mozzarella

Ricotta

Chèvre

Brie

Camembert

Fontina

Primo Sale

Serra Estrela

Taleggio

Robiola

Asiago

Fresh and Mild Cheeses

Mozzarella: Its delicate flavor pairs well with the wine's lightness.

Ricotta: Especially good if served with a drizzle of honey or fresh fruits.

Goat Cheese (Chèvre): The tanginess complements the subtle fruit notes in Blanc de Morgex.

Soft Cheeses

Brie: The creamy texture and mild flavor work beautifully with Blanc de Morgex.

Camembert: Similar to Brie but with slightly more earthiness.

Fontina: Its nutty, buttery qualities make a good match.

Semi-Hard Cheeses

Asiago: Lightly aged Asiago adds a complementary tang to the wine.

Manchego: A classic Spanish pairing, especially younger Manchego, which is less intense.

Gruyère: Mildly nutty and sweet, enhancing the wine's subtlety.

Blue Cheeses (for contrast)

Robiola: Its mild creaminess contrasts nicely without overpowering the wine.

If You Like Blanc de Morgex

Wine Region Valle d'Aosta

Aosta

Climate

Aosta valley has a continental climate and despite the location in the Alps, the area is very hot and dry in the summer (harvesttime is early September).

The vineyards are located in high, steep slopes down to the river valley. The use of mechanical vineyard equipment is almost impossible. Most of the vineyards are buit on terraces for ease of accessibility.

Because of high diurnal temperature ranges, the vines are often trained into pergolas to distribute ground heat to the vines in cold nights.

Soil

The vineyard soils are composed primarily of sand at the higher elevation with more alluvial sediments of clay and gravel further down in the valley.

Black Grapes	White Grapes
20% Petit Rouge 10% Nebbiolo 9% Pinot Noir 8% Fumin	10% Petite Arvine 9% Chardonnay 7% Prié Blanc

Red Wines	White Wines
Petit Rouge Picotrendo	Prié Blanc Blanc de Morgex

History

Valle d'Aosta was established as a DOC in 1986.

The most interesting wines are:

Prié Blanc based white wines from the heights of Morgex et La Salle (altitude 1300 meter)
Petit Rouge based red wines from Valle Centrale, Chambave to Enfer d’Arvier (altitude 700 meter)
Picotendro (Nebbiolo) based red wines from Arnad-Montjovet and Donnas (altitude 400 meter)

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