Native wine Mayolet tasting in Aosta

The Mayolet vines have been reported in the Aosta Valley since the late 18th century, so it is a true native of Valle d’Aosta.
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It can make outstanding wine that is light to medium bodied and uniquely refined and aromatic, projecting strong notes of spice, purple flowers, blue/black fruits and white pepper.

Mayolet is thin-skinned and has tightly packed bunches that are susceptible to botrytis, so growers often describe it as “a nightmare in the vineyard” and avoid growing it altogether.
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In addition to making svelte mono varietal wine, it sometimes plays a minor role in the fuller-bodied blends of Torrette (Petit Rouge and Fumin grapes), which benefit aromatically from a slathering of Mayolet.
These tend to be quite delicate, with lightly spiced cherry and blueberry characters and good levels of acidity, and sometimes are made with a hint of bitterness
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Food paring:
Grilled beef with fresh goats’ cheese
Polenta with smoked bacon
Pancake with pork and prawns

Taste Mayolet wine during our wine tasting tours in Aosta Valley