La Source
A winery named after the water found while digging
At Bussan Dessous, in the commune of Saint-Pierre, La Source is the estate of Stefano Celi, an agronomist, and his family. He began restoring vineyards in the mid-1990s, then launched the estate on his own in the early 2000s.
The name comes from the water
While the winery was being built, a spring was discovered. It gave the estate its name.
Scattered vineyards
The vines cover seven to eight hectares, between 650 and 900 metres. They are spread across six communes: Quart, Aosta, Sarre, Saint-Pierre, Aymavilles and Villeneuve. The slopes are steep and the soil is sandy.
Most of the wines are aged in stainless steel tanks. Wood is kept for a few reds, such as the Syrah and the Torrette Supérieur.
The wines
- Whites: Petite Arvine, Chardonnay and “Ensemblo”, a blend of aromatic grapes.
- Reds: Torrette, Torrette Supérieur, Cornalin, Gamay and Syrah.
- “Charmant”: a sweet wine.
How to find them
La Source
Località Bussan Dessous, 1
11010 Saint-Pierre (AO)
+39 335 661 31 79 · lasource.it
Tastings by reservation. Shop open Monday to Saturday. The estate also has a few guest rooms, with home-cooked meals for guests.
Photos supplied by LA SOURCE sas di Celi Stefano e C. Soc. Agr..
Maps: personal work by Marc Badjou.
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