Grosjean Frères

Vigne Tzeriat Vallee d'Aoste Pinot Noir

9.190 ratings
9.223 pro ratings
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

Pale garnet, some bricking already. Overwhelmingly volatile and Bretty at first but comes together beautifully with air. Really remarkable transformation. Sour cherry, rhubarb, roses, ruby red grapefruit, herbal/vegetal notes, bitter slightly oxidative finish. Tart, sweet raspberry and floral tones increasingly predominated as the evening went on. Almost gave up on this one but I really enjoyed it—a reminder that some wines can really rebound if given a chance to breathe!

Pale garnet, some bricking already. Overwhelmingly volatile and Bretty at first but comes together beautifully with air. Really remarkable transformation. Sour cherry, rhubarb, roses, ruby red grapefruit, herbal/vegetal notes, bitter slightly oxidative finish. Tart, sweet raspberry and floral tones increasingly predominated as the evening went on. Almost gave up on this one but I really enjoyed it—a reminder that some wines can really rebound if given a chance to breathe!

May 5th, 2023
Lars Fasel

Thin, pale orangish-ruby in color. Sour cherry, moss, & black tea. Needs more gumption.

Thin, pale orangish-ruby in color. Sour cherry, moss, & black tea. Needs more gumption.

Jul 8th, 2020
Darren Dittrich

This is a big, musty cherry, stewed baking spices, old-vine Alpine Pinot. The only slight turn-off for me is the sweet finish... otherwise a terrific effort. SommSelect Fall 2018.

This is a big, musty cherry, stewed baking spices, old-vine Alpine Pinot. The only slight turn-off for me is the sweet finish... otherwise a terrific effort. SommSelect Fall 2018.

Jan 26th, 2019
Amy Morgan

So my friend in the industry says to me, "I'm really into Italian pinot noir right now." Say what? So we order this little gem and holy cow!! Bright red cherries, raspberries, spice (black tea and touch of clove) with great concentration and depth. I was surprised how balanced the wine was showing elegance all the while having bold flavors and length. And the price to boot. Yes, Italian Pinot Noir, I'm your new biggest fan!

So my friend in the industry says to me, "I'm really into Italian pinot noir right now." Say what? So we order this little gem and holy cow!! Bright red cherries, raspberries, spice (black tea and touch of clove) with great concentration and depth. I was surprised how balanced the wine was showing elegance all the while having bold flavors and length. And the price to boot. Yes, Italian Pinot Noir, I'm your new biggest fan!

Jul 15th, 2015
Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.2

2012 - Thin and tasty, what a lovely Pinot Noir from the slopes of Valle d'Aosta! #Summa

2012 - Thin and tasty, what a lovely Pinot Noir from the slopes of Valle d'Aosta! #Summa

Mar 21st, 2015
Scott Wren

A really unique Itslian Pinot. Super young but super drinkable. Med bodied red fruit with with a salty thing going on. Minus the mystery of Burgundy and minus the obviousness of Ca Pinot. At $33 retail a real value

A really unique Itslian Pinot. Super young but super drinkable. Med bodied red fruit with with a salty thing going on. Minus the mystery of Burgundy and minus the obviousness of Ca Pinot. At $33 retail a real value

Mar 19th, 2015
Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

9.4

Great vintage

Great vintage

Feb 26th, 2015
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.9

Awesome expression of pinot noir a spicy gamey component followed by some more typical pinot notes..

Awesome expression of pinot noir a spicy gamey component followed by some more typical pinot notes..

Jan 20th, 2015
Alex Alvärëz

What a value. Deep, smokey red fruit. Supple texture.

What a value. Deep, smokey red fruit. Supple texture.

May 30th, 2014
Tala Drzewiecki

Wine blogger Winelandia.com

9.0

Banging deal for great Pinot... Gonna pick some up for the shop!

Banging deal for great Pinot... Gonna pick some up for the shop!

May 7th, 2014