Fumin
The Valle d'Aosta Wild Card
Fumin is grown in Valle d'Aosta, Aosta Valley and Italy.
- Tastes of
- dark fruits, smoke, leather and tar
- Goes with
- game meats, aged cheeses and hearty stews
The story
Fumin is Valle d'Aosta's signature red—dark, smoky, wild. The grape nearly disappeared but was revived in the 1990s. It makes powerful wines with the rugged character of the alpine valleys. The name may come from 'fumé' (smoked).
Insider story
Fumin almost went extinct in the 20th century.
The smoke/tar character is unmistakable.
Grosjean is the benchmark producer.
Technical deep dive
Medium to full-bodied red.
Smoke, tar, dark fruit, herbs, mineral.
Firm tannins.
Good aging potential.
Best 5-15 years.
Industry secrets
Fumin is Italy's smokiest native red.
The grape captures alpine terroir like nothing else.
Serious collectors are discovering it.
For collectors
Investment grade C+
- Auction records
- No auction market yet
- Blue-chip producers
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- Grosjean
- Les Crêtes
- La Crotta di Vegneron
- Value picks
- Valle d'Aosta Fumin ($25-45)
- Price trend
- Rising. Alpine wines trending.
- Collector’s tip
- Age 10+ years. The smokiness integrates beautifully.