Vino dell'Alpi Cave Gargantua Labié 2022 Valle D'Aosta

2022 Cave Gargantua "Labié" Torrette Superiéur Valle D'Aosta 

Cave Gargantua is the story of Laurent Cuneaz and his family who are based in Gressan. Named after the giant mountain depression formed from glacial debris known as Gargantua, Laurent developed his passion for vineyards and wine from his grandfather on those slopes. Their connection to their land is deep. Laurent and his brother André are renting some new vineyards in Morgex, too, known for its white variety, Prié, In 2013 Laurent left his position working in the winery of Institute Agricole Régionale and started Cave Gargantua.

The vineyards of Cave Gargantua are a magical place, full of legends and folk tales. It is believed that the moraine (glacier) is tied to a Giant, it would be the pinkie finger of the giant Gargantua buried by a blanket of debris. Gressan Moraine, formed by glacial deposits, is a protected nature reserve on the route of the Balteo Hiking Trail through the Valle d’Aosta; its particular appearance has inspired many legends, some of which talk of Gargantua the giant, a character invented by Rabelais in 1532. The moraine is said to be the giant’s big toe.

 Total vineyard area: 2.1 ha , total production @ 8000 bottles, located in Media Valle (The Dora Baltea river runs through 3 valleys which is also where Torrette (for Petit Rouge) is located). Elevation of vineyards is at 600 meters above sea level.

Made from Petit Rouge 90% with 10% Premetta, Vien de Nus & other native varieties

A beautiful wine for a winter Roast and Grilled Meats with Blue Cheese or Taleggio.