Cornalin DOC
An old grape on both sides of the Alps
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Cornalin is an old red grape of the Aosta Valley. On the other side of the Alps, in the Valais, it is known as Humagne Rouge. It is still little planted, which makes it a small curiosity of the valley.
From Donnas to Avise, in the lower and middle valley
It grows in the lower and middle valley, from Donnas up to Avise. Depending on the village, vines stop between 600 and 800 metres. Morgex and La Salle are outside its area.
Five months in the cellar for cornalin
Cornalin must make up at least 85% of the wine. After five months’ ageing, the bottle can be sold.
In the glass
Ruby red, a balanced, lightly tannic wine finishing on a note of almond.
At the table
Grilled red meat, Aosta Valley sausage, stews and semi-matured cheeses.
Maps: personal work by Marc Badjou.
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