Lo Triolet, Gamay D.O.C.
(gah-MAY)

Tasting Notes: From the vineyards of Lo Triolet, one has a breathtaking, clear view of Mont Blanc. It is indicative of the altitude here, when one realizes that the mountain doesn’t appear much higher than the vines! Winemaker Marco Martin’s Gamay is among the finest expressions of the varietal made anywhere, in part due to the long ripening time given from the elevation, and could be the finest outside of Beaujolais. Cool-climate, textbook purity reveals that this “simple” wine is no afterthought. The spicy palate deftly exudes red plum, cranberry, pomegranate, and bilberry, perfectly balanced with wild violet.

	Valle d’Aosta, Italia. (Outside of Aosta) 5 hectares.		Sand. White clay.
	Lo Triolet. (lo TREE-oh-lay)		Guyot. 9,000 vines/hectare. 0.7 bottle/plant yield.
	Marco Martin. (MAHR-koh mahr-TEEN)		Classic maceration on skins for seven days in stainless steel tanks.
	100% Gamay.		No barrel aging.
	0 grams per liter.		No aging.
	5.5 grams per liter.		600 cases.
	13.0% by volume.		Venison, aged cheeses, and Arugula steak salad with Gorgonzola.