Aosta Valley

Surrounded by Piedmont in the south and east, French Alps in the west, Swiss Valais in the north, Aosta Valley is the smallest, least populous, and least densely populated region of Italy.
The region is renowned for the quality of its local salamis and meats giving rise to specialities such as carbonada, a dish composed of stewed meat wine, onions and spices. The cheeses are equally famous.
Home to Europe’s highest elevated vineyards, Valle d’Aosta is Italy’s smallest winemaking region both in terms of size and production.
Claiming an impressive list of autochthonous varieties, the region has also many grapes from France. Not surprisingly, wine labels are often written in Italian and French.

Les Crêtes

Founded in 1989 by Costantino Charrere, Les Cretes is one of only a few private wineries in the Valle D’Aosta. The winery is located in Aymavilles.

It currently manages 25 hectares of vineyards in six villages. The production is about 220,000 bottles per year.

Les Crêtes produces its wines in a very specific context, characterized by high mountains, sandy slopes and alpine temperatures.

Les Crêtes vineyards are planted in both indigenous vinifera varieties (Petite Arvine, Petit Rouge, Fumin), as well as the more traditional varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Muscat). Their Chardonnay has been awarded best white in Italy by Gambero Rosso in 2009.

Piedmont

Located, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Alps bordering France and Switzerland, Piedmont is the second largest of Italy’s 20 regions, after Sicily.

Recognized for its industry like Fiat in Turin, Piedmont is also one of the greatest regions in the world in terms of cuisine (don’t forget the white truffles from Alba!) and wine!

With 42 DOC and 17 DOCG, Piedmont has more wine appellations than any other Italian region.

Giuseppe Cortese

Since 1971, Giuseppe Cortese has been producing in the heart of “Rabajà,” a historic cru in the Barbaresco region.

Their high-quality wines from 4 hectares of vineyards benefits from a southwesterly exposure, offering optimal microclimate, soil, and ripening conditions.

The winery adheres to traditional winemaking practices while incorporating modern technology. They are ageing their wines in Slavonian oak barrels and storing them in underground cellars at ideal temperatures.

Their Chardonnay, Dolcetto, and Barbera vines, planted on the slopes opposite Trifolera, yield wines that are noted for their refined elegance and characteristic style.

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon is located in the south of France. It extends from the Rhône Valley and Provence in the east to the Spanish border in the southwest.

This region is home to 300,000 hectares of vineyards, making it the largest wine region in France.

While historically known for its inexpensive table wines, many producers have spent recent decades striving to enhance the quality of their wines.

Languedoc and Roussillon, the two sub-regions, are recognized for their unique red wine styles. Languedoc for its fruit-forward, full-bodied, and sometimes complex wines, and Roussillon for its riper, juicier blends.

Moulin de Gassac – Mas de Daumas Gassac

The Moulin de Gassac was created in the early 90s by the founder of Mas de Daumas Gassac, Aimé Guibert.

After the initiation of vine pull schemes, he started collaborating with local vine growers to preserve their vineyards. The Moulin de Gassac wines played a decisive role in preventing the disappearance of this terroir.

Thereafter, Mas de Daumas Gassac confirmed the wines’ unique identity with their own signature: Moulin de Gassac.

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon is located in the south of France. It extends from the Rhône Valley and Provence in the east to the Spanish border in the southwest.

This region is home to 300,000 hectares of vineyards, making it the largest wine region in France.

While historically known for its inexpensive table wines, many producers have spent recent decades striving to enhance the quality of their wines.

Languedoc and Roussillon, the two sub-regions, are recognized for their unique red wine styles. Languedoc for its fruit-forward, full-bodied, and sometimes complex wines, and Roussillon for its riper, juicier blends.

Moulin de Gassac – Mas de Daumas Gassac

The Moulin de Gassac was created in the early 90s by the founder of Mas de Daumas Gassac, Aimé Guibert.

After the initiation of vine pull schemes, he started collaborating with local vine growers to preserve their vineyards. The Moulin de Gassac wines played a decisive role in preventing the disappearance of this terroir.

Thereafter, Mas de Daumas Gassac confirmed the wines’ unique identity with their own signature: Moulin de Gassac.

Burgundy

Burgundy (or Bourgogne in French) is a legendary wine region in eastern France.

Most of the red wines are made from pinot noir grapes and white from chardonnay grapes.

Burgundy has a higher number of AOCs than any other French region, often seen as the most terroir conscious. The various AOCs are classified from grand cru vineyards down to non-specific regional appellations.

Chablis is the furthest north-region and produces some of the greatest whites.

Further south lies the Côte d’Or, split into Côte de Nuits, home to many of the world’s finest Pinot Noir wines, and Côte de Beaune where Chardonnay plays a more prominent role, though outstanding red and white are produced throughout.

And South is the Côte Chalonnaise and the Maconnais.

Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Situated in the hamlet of Poncey, in the south of the Givry appellation, in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise.

Vincent Lumpp runs the domain with the help of his son, Baptiste.

The Domaine works 9 hectares of vines, exclusively in the Givry appellation. 80% are red and 20% are white.

The Domaine uses only sustainable methods to cultivate its vines.

The wines are aged in French oak barrels for approximately 12 months.

Aosta Valley

Surrounded by Piedmont in the south and east, French Alps in the west, Swiss Valais in the north, Aosta Valley is the smallest, least populous, and least densely populated region of Italy.
The region is renowned for the quality of its local salamis and meats giving rise to specialities such as carbonada, a dish composed of stewed meat wine, onions and spices. The cheeses are equally famous.
Home to Europe’s highest elevated vineyards, Valle d’Aosta is Italy’s smallest winemaking region both in terms of size and production.
Claiming an impressive list of autochthonous varieties, the region has also many grapes from France. Not surprisingly, wine labels are often written in Italian and French.

Les Crêtes

Founded in 1989 by Costantino Charrere, Les Cretes is one of only a few private wineries in the Valle D’Aosta. The winery is located in Aymavilles.

It currently manages 25 hectares of vineyards in six villages. The production is about 220,000 bottles per year.

Les Crêtes produces its wines in a very specific context, characterized by high mountains, sandy slopes and alpine temperatures.

Les Crêtes vineyards are planted in both indigenous vinifera varieties (Petite Arvine, Petit Rouge, Fumin), as well as the more traditional varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Muscat). Their Chardonnay has been awarded best white in Italy by Gambero Rosso in 2009.

Burgundy

Burgundy (or Bourgogne in French) is a legendary wine region in eastern France.

Most of the red wines are made from pinot noir grapes and white from chardonnay grapes.

Burgundy has a higher number of AOCs than any other French region, often seen as the most terroir conscious. The various AOCs are classified from grand cru vineyards down to non-specific regional appellations.

Chablis is the furthest north-region and produces some of the greatest whites.

Further south lies the Côte d’Or, split into Côte de Nuits, home to many of the world’s finest Pinot Noir wines, and Côte de Beaune where Chardonnay plays a more prominent role, though outstanding red and white are produced throughout.

And South is the Côte Chalonnaise and the Maconnais.

Domaine Ponsot

Domaine Ponsot is a family-owned wine producer in Burgundy since 1872.

The winery is known for its red and white wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is also well-known for the Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos des Monts Luisants, the only 100-percent Aligoté premier cru wine in Burgundy.

Most of the domaine’s holdings are in grand cru and premier cru vineyards, and Ponsot makes wines from such famous vineyards as Clos de la Roche, Clos de Vougeot and Corton.

Burgundy

Burgundy (or Bourgogne in French) is a legendary wine region in eastern France.

Most of the red wines are made from pinot noir grapes and white from chardonnay grapes.

Burgundy has a higher number of AOCs than any other French region, often seen as the most terroir conscious. The various AOCs are classified from grand cru vineyards down to non-specific regional appellations.

Chablis is the furthest north-region and produces some of the greatest whites.

Further south lies the Côte d’Or, split into Côte de Nuits, home to many of the world’s finest Pinot Noir wines, and Côte de Beaune where Chardonnay plays a more prominent role, though outstanding red and white are produced throughout.

And South is the Côte Chalonnaise and the Maconnais.

Domaine Gueguen

Born into winemaking families, Céline and Frédéric Gueguen embarked on their own adventure in 2013. They created their Domaine nestled in the heart of the Chablis vineyards.

Between the Auxerrois and Chablisien vineyards, the estate is made up of 36 hectares.

The Gueguen’s are passionate about conservation and respect towards the environment, aiming to create a wine representative of its terroir.

Finally, they love sharing their knowledge and estate with their visitors and have even set up their own Bed and Breakfast.

Burgundy

Burgundy (or Bourgogne in French) is a legendary wine region in eastern France.

Most of the red wines are made from pinot noir grapes and white from chardonnay grapes.

Burgundy has a higher number of AOCs than any other French region, often seen as the most terroir conscious. The various AOCs are classified from grand cru vineyards down to non-specific regional appellations.

Chablis is the furthest north-region and produces some of the greatest whites.

Further south lies the Côte d’Or, split into Côte de Nuits, home to many of the world’s finest Pinot Noir wines, and Côte de Beaune where Chardonnay plays a more prominent role, though outstanding red and white are produced throughout.

And South is the Côte Chalonnaise and the Maconnais.

Domaine Gueguen

Born into winemaking families, Céline and Frédéric Gueguen embarked on their own adventure in 2013. They created their Domaine nestled in the heart of the Chablis vineyards.

Between the Auxerrois and Chablisien vineyards, the estate is made up of 36 hectares.

The Gueguen’s are passionate about conservation and respect towards the environment, aiming to create a wine representative of its terroir.

Finally, they love sharing their knowledge and estate with their visitors and have even set up their own Bed and Breakfast.

Burgundy

Burgundy (or Bourgogne in French) is a legendary wine region in eastern France.

Most of the red wines are made from pinot noir grapes and white from chardonnay grapes.

Burgundy has a higher number of AOCs than any other French region, often seen as the most terroir conscious. The various AOCs are classified from grand cru vineyards down to non-specific regional appellations.

Chablis is the furthest north-region and produces some of the greatest whites.

Further south lies the Côte d’Or, split into Côte de Nuits, home to many of the world’s finest Pinot Noir wines, and Côte de Beaune where Chardonnay plays a more prominent role, though outstanding red and white are produced throughout.

And South is the Côte Chalonnaise and the Maconnais.

Domaine Gueguen

Born into winemaking families, Céline and Frédéric Gueguen embarked on their own adventure in 2013. They created their Domaine nestled in the heart of the Chablis vineyards.

Between the Auxerrois and Chablisien vineyards, the estate is made up of 36 hectares.

The Gueguen’s are passionate about conservation and respect towards the environment, aiming to create a wine representative of its terroir.

Finally, they love sharing their knowledge and estate with their visitors and have even set up their own Bed and Breakfast.