What kind of wine is Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat DOC 2024 - Anselmet?

Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat DOC 2024 - Anselmet is an aromatic white wine made from the Moscato Bianco grape, cultivated on the sunny terraces of Chambave, in the heart of the Valle d’Aosta. Here, significant day-night temperature variations and the mountainous nature of the soils give the wine a fresh, mineral, and intensely fragrant profile. It is one of the region's iconic wines, combining the typical aromatic richness of Moscato with the extraordinary finesse that only the Valle d'Aosta mountains can bestow.

Vintage details

The 2024 vintage in Valle d’Aosta was characterized by a regular climate and a balanced summer, with good temperature variations and limited rainfall during key ripening periods. These conditions allowed for slow and optimal grape ripening, favoring the development of persistent aromas and a natural freshness that is fully reflected in the glass.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat DOC 2024 - Anselmet are hand-picked and gently pressed to preserve their primary aromas. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for about 15 days, a choice that maintains the integrity of the floral aromas and gustatory brilliance. Aging continues in steel until bottling, without any wood aging, to enhance the purity and typicality of the grape variety.

Tasting notes

Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat DOC 2024 - Anselmet is a wine of great harmony, rich in character and personality, ideal for those who appreciate fragrant yet balanced white wines.

Color

Visually, it presents a brilliant straw yellow color with golden reflections, typical of Moscato cultivated at high altitudes.

Nose

The nose offers an intense and fine bouquet of white flowers, citrus, peach, and light hints of alpine herbs. The aromatic notes blend with delicate mineral sensations that recall its mountainous origin.

Taste

On the palate, it is fresh, balanced, and lively. The pronounced acidity, typical of high-altitude wines, is combined with a pleasant softness that makes it smooth and satisfying to drink. The finish is long and aromatic, with a mineral touch that invites another sip.

What dishes to pair with Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat DOC 2024 - Anselmet

This wine pairs easily with a wide variety of dishes, thanks to its fragrance and freshness. It is perfect with:

• delicate fish or vegetable appetizers;
• fresh and goat cheeses;
• light and spicy Asian cuisine;
• shellfish and seafood dishes;
• as an aperitif, to be enjoyed on its own to fully appreciate its fragrance.

An ideal pairing? Grilled trout fillet with mountain herbs: the freshness of the wine and the aromaticity of the dish meet perfectly.

Storage and aging

How to store Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat DOC 2024 - Anselmet wine: as it is an aromatic white wine, it should be stored in a cool place, away from light, with the bottle placed horizontally. It is a wine to be enjoyed young, within 2-3 years of the harvest, to fully appreciate its vivacity and the fragrance of the aromas typical of Valle d'Aosta Moscato. After this period, its aromatic intensity tends to decrease, losing some of its characteristic freshness.