2022 Danilo Thomain Valle d’Aosta Enfer d’Arvier Aosta Valley, Italy

The vineyards of the Enfer dArvier appellation are situated in an amphitheater-shaped site on steep slopes in a high-altitude valley, which receives ample sun. The shape of this bowl of vineyards effectively concentrates the heat of the sun, thus giving birth to the hell of Arvier moniker. Danilo Thomain is the only independent vigneron working this tiny appellation only five hectares in size. The Thomain family works one hectare of vineyards here in the shadow of Mont Blanc. A traditional wine made from the Petit Rouge grape and vinified in cuve, it has a compelling rusticity with a wild berry impression and a lively freshness on the palate.