Morgex and La Salle lie at the heart of wine-growing in the Upper Aosta Valley, at the foot of Mont Blanc, where the vineyards climb the sun-drenched slopes to an altitude of around 1,200 metres. It is a bright, dry and breezy alpine environment, characterised by harsh winters, a short growing season, significant daily temperature variations and slow ripening – conditions that favour precision, freshness and aromatic finesse.
The soils, predominantly morainic, differ significantly between the two municipalities: in Morgex, the soils are generally leaner, stonier and better drained, whilst in La Salle the greater presence of sand and alluvial deposits contributes to a deeper soil structure and improved water availability.
The undisputed star is Prié Blanc, a Blanc de Morgex biotype, a native white grape variety grown ungrafted thanks to its short growing season. The vines are trained on low, traditional pergolas, often supported by stone slabs, using manual methods and cultivation practices adapted to the mountainous terrain.
This heritage gives rise to dry, delicate and crisp white wines, with hints of alpine herbs, white flowers and fresh fruit, as well as classic method sparkling wines, late harvest wines and wines made from grapes harvested after the first frosts.