2023 Elio Ottin Petite Arvine DOP, Valle d’Aosta

A delicate wine with aromas of apricots, orange blossoms, acacia and apples. Medium-bodied, it shows weight and silkiness, crisp acidity and a graceful finish. Drink now.

93 points James Suckling

High in Italy's dramatic Valle d'Aosta, Elio Ottin has established a reputation for distinctive mountain wines that capture the freshness and character of this remarkable alpine region. A former cattle farmer who turned his attention to viticulture, Ottin works with local varieties and steep hillside vineyards, producing wines of remarkable personality. His Petite Arvine is a particularly exciting example of the region's white wines.

Petite Arvine is an aromatic Alpine variety that thrives in the cool mountain climate, developing vibrant acidity, concentrated fruit and a characteristic saline finish. The 2023 reflects the influence of high altitude vineyards, where sunny days and cool nights help preserve fragrance and freshness.

Bright straw yellow with pale golden highlights. Pink grapefruit, ripe pear and white peach mingle with citrus blossom, fresh mountain herbs and a hint of passionfruit. The palate is lively and beautifully textured, with juicy citrus, subtle tropical fruit and a distinctive salty mineral character. Refreshing acidity gives the wine energy, leading to a long, clean finish with a gentle almond note.

Try it with grilled prawns and salsa verde, spaghetti with clams and parsley, or asparagus and ricotta ravioli with lemon butter. Its alpine freshness also makes it a lovely partner for fresh goat's cheese and herb filled pastries.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2030. Particularly appealing for its youthful aromatics and vibrant freshness, with scope for further complexity.

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High in Italy's dramatic Valle d'Aosta, Elio Ottin has established a reputation for distinctive mountain wines that capture the freshness and character of this remarkable alpine region. A former cattle farmer who turned his attention to viticulture, Ottin works with local varieties and steep hillside vineyards, producing wines of remarkable personality. His Petite Arvine is a particularly exciting example of the region's white wines.

Petite Arvine is an aromatic Alpine variety that thrives in the cool mountain climate, developing vibrant acidity, concentrated fruit and a characteristic saline finish. The 2023 reflects the influence of high altitude vineyards, where sunny days and cool nights help preserve fragrance and freshness.

Bright straw yellow with pale golden highlights. Pink grapefruit, ripe pear and white peach mingle with citrus blossom, fresh mountain herbs and a hint of passionfruit. The palate is lively and beautifully textured, with juicy citrus, subtle tropical fruit and a distinctive salty mineral character. Refreshing acidity gives the wine energy, leading to a long, clean finish with a gentle almond note.

Try it with grilled prawns and salsa verde, spaghetti with clams and parsley, or asparagus and ricotta ravioli with lemon butter. Its alpine freshness also makes it a lovely partner for fresh goat's cheese and herb filled pastries.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2030. Particularly appealing for its youthful aromatics and vibrant freshness, with scope for further complexity.