Cave Mont Blanc was founded in 1983 thanks to the forward-thinking vision of a group of winegrowers from the Aosta Valley who, as guardians of the ancient tradition of collaboration in Alpine villages, decided to bring together individual winegrowers in a cooperative, with the aim of optimising resources and promoting a morphologically unique terroir. Today, the cooperative brings together 70 families of mountain winegrowers who cultivate Prié Blanc in the terroirs of Morgex and La Salle, whose pergolas heroically extend over 18 hectares of vineyards located at the foot of Mont Blanc, between 900 and 1,200 metres above sea level, an altitude that places them among the highest in Europe.
Vallée d’Aoste D.O.C. (Controlled Designation of Origin) Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle is produced exclusively from Prié Blanc, a native white grape variety from the Aosta Valley grown on ungrafted vines, naturally selected over the centuries. Its characteristic is to complete its entire vegetative cycle in a very short period of time, due to its late budding and early ripening. Prié Blanc is grown on low pergolas to avoid damage from wind and winter frost and to take advantage of the heat from the ground. Reproduction still today takes place by means of the system of layers or viaungrafted shoots, since the grafting on American vines is not necessary. In fact, at these altitudes, the phylloxera, the terrible insect that camefrom the Americas at the end of the 19th century, cannot cause damage to the vine. The particular climatic conditions make it possible to limit pesticide treatments, obtaining a product with a high degree of genuineness.
The Skyway Monte Bianco winery
Skyway Monte Bianco and Cave Mont Blanc have been committed for years to promoting the region and heroic mountain viticulture.
In 2025, a new experimental winery was inaugurated at 2,173 metres above sea level at the Pavillon. An invitation to celebrate altitude and overcome limits, an engaging journey that tells the exceptional story of the bubbles of the “glaciers”. The winery houses a recycling wall in the centre made from around 3,000 bottles recovered after use at Skyway Monte Bianco and the artwork “lo Blanc di Blanc” by Morgex iron artist Michel Olmi, where the summit of Mont Blanc frames the vineyards and contributes to making Cave Mont Blanc wines so unique.
Mines
In Costa del Pino, at an altitude of 1,800 metres in the municipality of Cogne, the mines that for centuries were used for magnetite extraction now welcome visitors and are used for wine ageing. After an initial period in steel tanks, the wine is bottled and transported to the mine, where the darkness and constant temperature and humidity naturally ensure perfect maturation.
The products
Bianchi: Vallée d’Aoste DOC Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle «Cave Mont Blanc» , «La Piagne»
Spumanti Metodo Classico: «Glacier Pas Dosé», «Blanc du Blanc Brut», «Cuvée du Prince Brut Nature», «Cuvée des Guides Brut Nature»
Vini estremi: Vallée d’Aoste DOC Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle «Vini Estremi», «X.T. Etra Brut»
Vini progetto Miniere: Vallée d’Aoste DOC Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle «Affinato in miniera», «Magnetite Etra Brut»
Altri Spumanti: Fripon (metodo Charmat Extra Dry), Ancestrale (Demi-Sec)
Distillati: Grappa di Prié Blanc
Opening hours of the retail outlet: the store is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 am - 12 pm / 3.30 pm - 6 pm, closed on Wednesday afternoons, Sundays and holidays. During the Christmas period, the opening hours may undergo changes, check directly on our website.
The visit
The winery and the vineyards can be visited all year round, except during the grape harvesting period. Reservations to be made by email at info@cavemontblanc.com or by telephone at the following number +39 0165 800331.
Number of visitors required for a visit: no limit.
Languages spoken: Italian, French and English.
How to get there
From Aosta: beyond the traffic lights at the entrance to the Municipality of Morgex, turn right. La Cave is located just past the railroad crossing, on the right.
From Pré-Saint-Didier: after the roundabout with the vineyard continue on towards Aosta. La Cave is located just past the railroad crossing on the left.
