Ermes Pavese Blanc de Morgex et De la Salle 2022
Ermes Pavese is a youthful grower in the commune of La Ruine just outside of the town of Morgex in the high Alps minutes from the summit of Mont Blanc. Pavese works the native grape known as Prié Blanc. Starting with barely two hectares of vineyards, situated at about 1200 meters above sea level, Pavese has gradually expanded his holdings in this high altitude zone. He now produces three versions of Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle. Because these vineyards are so isolated, Pavese has been able to work with the original, pre-phylloxera root stock since that malady never infiltrated this area when it came sweeping through Europe many years ago.
100% Prié Blanc from Valle d’Aosta. Prié is an indigenous grape to the Italian Alps and it’s found nowhere else in the world.
This is a stunning wine from the highest elevation vineyard in all of Europe. It’s an austere, racy, mineral-driven white that displays aromas of citrus blossom, lemon, mountain herbs and crushed stone from the sandy, glacial moraine soil. The palate has vivacity and length.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Prié Blanc |
| Appellation | Valle d’Aosta |
| Vineyard | From 6 ha of terraced, south-facing vines in small, scattered parcels surrounding the villages of Morgex and La Salle, 3,000-4,000 feet above sea level |
| Designation | DOC |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 1,000 |
| Country of Origin | ITALY |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
