Mayolet
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 7544, Mayolet Valle d'Aosta, Mayolet Aosta line
Mayolet is a red wine grape with signature aromas of peppery floral note, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Schiava Grossa and Cornalin.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for bright alpine red fruit with floral and pepper accents.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and medium-minus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Mayolet profile
- Aosta alpine-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valle d'Aosta · Aosta Valley · Saint-Vincent
- Classic styles: Rare Aosta Valley red documented in VIVC and national vitis references with high-altitude mountain plantings · Light-to-medium red with bright acidity, soft tannin, and floral-peppery lift
Common questions
Is Mayolet a red or white grape variety?
Mayolet is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mayolet smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mayolet include peppery floral note, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mayolet?
Documented tells for Mayolet: Look for bright alpine red fruit with floral and pepper accents. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and medium-minus tannin..
What is Mayolet most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mayolet is most commonly confused with Schiava Grossa, Cornalin and Casetta. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mayolet grown?
Classic regions for Mayolet include Valle d'Aosta, Aosta Valley and Saint-Vincent.