This tiniest of regions, tucked into Italy's mountainous northwestern corner against the borders of Switzerland and France, has precious little space for vines on its rocky Alpine terraces. But the minuscule amounts of wine it does produce are distinct from anything else in Italy or its foreign neighbors. Fresh, floral white wines are among the most impressive, made from local varieties such as Blanc de Morgex (also known as "Prie Blanc").
This tiniest of regions, tucked into Italy's mountainous northwestern corner against the borders of Switzerland and France, has precious little space for vines on its rocky Alpine terraces. But the minuscule amounts of wine it does produce are distinct from anything else in Italy or its foreign neighbors. Fresh, floral white wines are among the most impressive, made from local varieties such as Blanc de Morgex (also known as "Prie Blanc").
