Agostenga
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 107, Prie Blanc line, Blanc de Morgex heritage line
Agostenga is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, High alcohol. Often confused with Altesse and Jacquere.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on high acidity and cool-climate mountain profile.
- Check frame as medium body with high acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Agostenga profile
- Aosta high-altitude marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valle d'Aosta · Morgex · La Salle
- Classic styles: High-altitude Aosta / Prié Blanc-lineage white (Agostenga (#107)) · Dry mountain white with high acidity and mineral orchard-fruit profile
Common questions
Is Agostenga a red or white grape variety?
Agostenga is a white wine grape variety.
What does Agostenga smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Agostenga include orchard fruit, citrus and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Agostenga?
Documented tells for Agostenga: Anchor on high acidity and cool-climate mountain profile. and Check frame as medium body with high acidity and low tannin..
What is Agostenga most often confused with in blind tasting?
Agostenga is most commonly confused with Altesse, Jacquere and Chasselas. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Agostenga grown?
Classic regions for Agostenga include Valle d'Aosta, Morgex and La Salle.