Vien de Nus

Vien de Nus is a red Italian wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Valle d'Aosta DOC. It is particularly associated with the town of Nus where it is the primary grape in the Nus Rosso wine of the region. Outside of this region, the grape is rarely found elsewhere and is nearly extinct.

DOC rules

Within the larger Valle d'Aosta DOC, Vien de Nus is a permitted variety in several smaller DOC designated wines each with their own unique DOC specification on how Vien de Nus is used. These include:

Nus Rosso - Primarily Vien de Nus (min 60%) with Petit Rouge and Pinot noir permitted up to 40%. The grapes must be harvested at a yield no greater than 8 tonnes/hectare with the finished win attaining a minimum alcohol level of 11%. The wine must have a minimum of 6 months aging prior to release.

Arnad-Montjovet - Primarily Nebbiolo (min 70%) with Vien de Nus permitted as a blending component along with Dolcetto, Pinot noir, Freisa and Neyret up to 30%. The grapes must be harvested at a yield no greater than 8 tonnes/hectare with the finished win attaining a minimum alcohol level of 11%. The wine must have a minimum of 8 months aging prior to release. A separate Superiore bottling can be produced with a minimum alcohol level of 12% and at least two years aging prior to release.

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