Petite Arvine ‘Nuances’, Elio Ottin 2023

“Petite Arvine has always been the white grape variety to which we are undoubtedly most attached.” — Ottin

Just 1,400 bottles of this 100% Petite Arvine were produced in the Valle d'Aosta in the very north-west of Italy. Petite Arvine is a semi-aromatic, late-ripening variety from across the border in Switzerland and first made its way here in the 1970s. Winemaker Nicolas Ottin creates a smoky, tense wine that’s spiked with pear and lychee notes, a chalky bite and weighty mouthfeel.

The Petite Arvine, a vine of Swiss origin, was introduced to the Aosta Valley in the 1970s by the canons of the Great St Bernard, finding remarkable expression in this mountain-crafted wine. Ottin’s 2023 vintage is a compelling example—deeply mineral, aromatically vibrant, and savoury in depth. It captures the essence of its northern Alpine terroir with finesse, reflecting both the purity of high-altitude vineyards and the precision of Ottin’s artisanal approach.