‘Rayon’ Valle d’Aosta Blanc de Morgex DOC 2019 by Cave Mont Blanc

A still, dry white wine made by Cave Mont Blanc in Italy’s Valle d’Aosta.

Technical

Grape(s): Prié Blanc
ABV: 11.5%
Bottle size & Closure: 750ml, Cork

Pricing

750ml bottle: £18.95
Try before you buy with a 250ml sample for £11.90
Case of 6: £105
Case of 12: £200

See the Description tab below for winemaker details and our latest tasting notes.

£11.90 – £200.00

Quantity

Clear

SKU: 48P Categories: Cave Mont Blanc, Cave Mont Blanc, Cave Mont Blanc, Cave Mont Blanc, Italian wine, Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta Blanc de Morgex DOC, Valle d'Aosta Blanc de Morgex DOC Tags: Cave Mont Blanc, Dry, Italian, Italy, Prié Blanc, Still, Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta Blanc de Morgex DOC, White, Wine

Description

The winemaker

You can visit winemaker Cave Mont Blanc’s website here.

Tasting notes

On the eye: Straw yellow
On the nose: Fruit and mountain herb
On the palate: Dry and mineral with herbal notes
Food pairing: Fontina DOP and egg-based dishes
Tasting notes

Eye

Pale straw yellow.

Nose

Mountain flowers, hay and dried herbs.

Palate

Dry with a delicate, fine acidity.

Serving temperature

8-10 deg C
Technical sheet

In the vineyard

Grape: 100% Prié Blanc (Blanc de Morgex biotype)

Site: south facing slope; the fruit for “Rayon” is from the best-exposed parcel of the vineyard.

In the cellar

Vinification: stainless steel at controlled temperature.

Part of the wine undergoes malolactic conversion after fermentation.
Food pairing

As an aperitif.

With traditional cheeses of the Valle d’Aosta – especially Fontina.

Egg-based dishes such as frittata, omelette and egg pasta.