Prié rouge

Prié Rouge, also known locally as Prëmetta, is a rare native grape variety from Italy’s Valle d’Aosta, believed to have originated from a natural mutation of Prié Blanc. This unique pink-skinned grape was once on the verge of extinction but is now making a quiet comeback, mainly cultivated in a limited area stretching from Aosta to Avise, with a notable presence in the old vineyards of Aymavilles.

Thanks to its naturally high acidity, Prié Rouge is particularly well-suited for sparkling wine production. In still wines, its assertive tannins make it best enjoyed after a short aging period to soften its structure.

Prié Rouge grapes are medium to large, ovoid-shaped with a soft, waxy skin ranging from pink to purplish in tone. The bunches are typically large, pyramidal, and winged, moderately compact, and the leaves are medium-large, pentagonal, and either three-lobed or entire. The vine ripens early, adapting well to the region's Alpine conditions.

Wines made from Prié Rouge display a light cherry red color with subtle orange hues. The nose is delicate and alluring, offering floral and red fruit aromas, while the palate is fresh, full-bodied, and tannic, with a moderate alcohol content, making it a distinctive and refreshing mountain wine.