Prié Blanc
The Highest White in Europe
Prié Blanc is grown in Morgex, La Salle and Valle d'Aosta.
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- Tastes of
- citrus, green apple, high acidity and mineral
- Goes with
- mountain cheeses, fondue and light fish
- Also called
- Blanc de Morgex
The story
Prié Blanc grows in Valle d'Aosta at altitudes up to 1,200 meters—making it Europe's highest vineyard grape. It produces the crisp, mineral 'Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle' in the shadow of Mont Blanc. The vines are ungrafted—phylloxera can't survive at this altitude.
Insider story
Phylloxera doesn't survive at Prié Blanc's altitude.
The vines are original, pre-phylloxera rootstock.
Snowfall can reach the vineyard before harvest.
Technical deep dive
Light-bodied white.
Citrus, mineral, alpine herbs.
High acidity.
Low alcohol (11-12%).
Best very fresh.
Industry secrets
Prié Blanc is Italy's highest and purest white.
The ungrafted vines are a living museum.
Cave Mont Blanc makes the best versions.
For collectors
Investment grade C
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Cave Mont Blanc
- Maison Anselmet
- Lo Triolet
- Value picks
- Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle ($20-35)
- Price trend
- Stable. Alpine tourism helps.
- Collector’s tip
- Drink fresh. Visit the vineyards—unforgettable.