Grosjean Fumin 2025 Valle d'Aosta DOC

A red Valle d'Aosta Fumin DOC from Grosjean, made from Fumin, one of the noble native grapes of the region. It was long mistaken for a local form of nebbiolo, though genetically it has nothing to do with it. Grown in the central valley from Chambave to Arvier, it suits long ageing. Vinification is traditional, with about 18 months in wood. This is a structured wine that goes with succulent dishes such as red meat, game and aged cheeses, and with carbonade, a classic dish of the Aosta Valley. Ruby red with garnet shades, it shows spice, ripe red fruit and a faint floral hint. The palate is fresh and savoury with a mineral streak and elegant, vibrant tannins, and the finish is persistent, with the fruit returning.