Petite Arvine

Petite Arvine has many names in Switzerland and around the cultural wine zeitgeist. Known as the Jewel of the Valais, or "The most beautiful white grape varietal in the world." I tend to talk about it as the "Diva" grape. It is called the Diva of wine because it only currently grows in two places on Earth: Switzerland and northern Italy. Petite Arvine is incredibly hard to cultivate due to the specific conditions required. High elevation, stringent soils, and continuous warm weather throughout the long ripening season are needed. Petite Arvine requires a true mastery of the land and its condition. This has led to the birth of one of the most prized wines in the world.