REGION: Valle d'Aosta

Since 1948, Alpe Distillery has been managed with passion and expertise by the Calvetti Family. Specializing in historic liqueurs and grappas, the liqueurs produced by brewing and distilling rare alpine herbs and roots illuminates and preserves the aromas and flavors of the Italian Alps.

After starting out with the traditional Petit Rouge along with some Gamay, Pinot Noir and Petite Arvine, the Grosjeans have planted other local varietals such as Fumin, Cornalin, Premetta and Vuillermin. Sustainable farming techniques have been in place since 1975.

Founded by Marco Martin in 1993, this estates makes some of the highest elevation wines in Italy from 5 ha. located in Introd, Aosta, on the south side of the Dora Baltea river. The sandy, mineral-rich soil lends to savory, fresh and elegant wines that express the essence of the mountain terroir.