{"product_id":"la-kiuva-rose-de-vallee-aosta-valley-italy","title":"La Kiuva Rose de Vallee, Aosta Valley, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild raspberry, strawberry, and delicate floral notes rise from the glass with cool Alpine freshness. 2025 La Kiuva Rose de Vallee brings together Picotendro, the local expression of Nebbiolo, with Gros Vien and Neyret, using a brief skin maceration and stainless-steel élevage to retain its pale color, aromatic clarity, and mineral profile. It reflects the collective work of La Kiuva’s small growers and their commitment to preserving the distinctive varieties and steep vineyard landscape of the Aosta Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnologist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sergio Molino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picotendro, Gros Vien, Neyret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Picotendro, with Gros Vien and Neyret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep, terraced Alpine vineyards cultivated by La Kiuva’s grower members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, alkaline soils on glacially formed terraces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 380 to 500 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guyot and pergola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented without the skins at controlled temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12 hours of skin contact before fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 months in stainless steel followed by 2 months in bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale salmon-pink in the glass, Rosé de Vallée opens with raspberry, wild strawberry, and other fresh red berries, joined by a delicate floral lift. The palate is dry, light, and energetic, with bright acidity carrying tangy red fruit through a distinctly mineral frame. A subtle savory quality adds dimension without weight, while the finish introduces the gentle bitter note characteristic of the wine, leaving a clean, refreshing impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Kiuva is a small cooperative based in Arnad, where its cellar was built in 1975, and the first grape deliveries and vinification took place in 1979. Today, approximately 50 grower members contribute fruit from small Alpine vineyards situated between roughly 380 and 500 meters above sea level. The cooperative manages vineyard decisions collectively, with an agronomist and enologist helping coordinate work among its growers, from vineyard management and ripening through harvest. Picotendro, the local name for the area’s expression of Nebbiolo, sits at the center of La Kiuva’s identity alongside other traditional varieties. Rosé de Vallée translates that mountain viticulture into a lighter form, using brief maceration and stainless steel to emphasize fragrance, freshness, and mineral definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe chilled at 10 to 11°C in a medium-sized white wine or rosé glass to preserve its aromatic lift while allowing the red-fruit and mineral character to develop. Pair with salmon, carpaccio, shellfish, grilled or sauced fish, fresh vegetables, delicate pasta dishes, charcuterie, or young cheeses. Its combination of acidity, light savory grip, and restrained fruit also makes it a versatile aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethica Wines","offers":[{"title":"2025 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42412950716471,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/La_Kiuva_Rose_de_Vallee_Aosta_Valley_Italy_2025.png?v=1788219719","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/la-kiuva-rose-de-vallee-aosta-valley-italy","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}