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La Kiuva
Summary
La Kiuva is a tiny co-op in Pied de Ville, Vallée d’Aoste that was created in 1975 and produced its first vintage in 1979. 60 growers who own a total of 25 hectares of vines (18 ha in DOC) produce around 8000 cases annually, with a majority of the grower-members farming organically
The La Kiuva vineyards are located between 380 and 500 meters above sea level and enjoy good drainage. The older vineyards are pergola-trained and the newer vineyards are cane-trained along wires. The diurnal difference is greater than in Piemonte, due to the proximity of the Alps, thus prolonging the harvest period.
