Elio Ottin is based in Quart, just east of Aosta, where his family has farmed vineyards for generations before establishing the estate under his own name in 1999. The vineyards lie on steep alpine slopes between 650 and 800 metres above sea level, among the highest in Europe, on glacial moraine and sandy alluvial soils. Farming is carried out sustainably with a strong emphasis on manual work, low yields and precise site expression. The extreme altitude and mountain climate shape a distinctly fresh and transparent style, with Ottin recognised as one of Valle d’Aosta’s leading interpreters of cool climate alpine viticulture.
Pinot Noir Valle d’Aosta 2023 is sourced from high altitude parcels where long daylight hours and cool nights slow ripening and preserve aromatic clarity. The 2023 vintage delivered healthy fruit with moderate alcohol and vivid acidity. Grapes were harvested by hand and fermented gently to limit extraction, followed by ageing that prioritises finesse over structure. The wine is light on its feet and finely detailed, showing wild strawberry, red cherry and subtle alpine herb notes, with silky tannins and a lifted, mineral finish.
Origin Valle d’Aosta, Italy
Grapes Pinot Noir
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 13%
Style Light bodied, fresh, alpine red
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Hand harvested, gentle stainless steel fermentation, short maceration, aged mainly in stainless steel with limited neutral oak
Notes Cool Climate Viticulture, High Altitude Viticulture
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
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EUROPE
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· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
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Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
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Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
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