This wine is expressive and bright with tropical aromas that make you think of Hawaii or Tahiti, which is ironic since the wine is born in the high altitude of the Italian Alps. The La Crotta di Vegneron 2019 Vallée d'Aoste Chambave Muscat is beautifully fragrant with star jasmine, honeysuckle and honey. There are plenty of fruit sensations as well, and they recall passion or exotic fruit with green papaya and mango. This well-priced dry wine would be a nice pick for sushi night.

This wine gives you a terrific window onto the Moscato grape from a high-altitude mountain climate. The 2017 Vallée d'Aoste Chambave Muscat is an absolutely fresh and vibrant wine with fragrant aromas of white rose, honey and lemon blossom. This is the grape in its most naked and primary state. It sings solo, loud and clear, and there are no other distractions. The finish is dry, compact and zesty.

The 2012 Vallée d'Aoste Chambave Muscat is a dry expression of one of wine's most fragrant and floral-smelling grapes. Expressive aromas of star jasmine, honeysuckle and rose emerge from the glass with energy and intensity. In the mouth, this wine offers a smooth texture with points of bright acidity that help to break apart those heavy floral aromas. This wine could be served as a stand alone aperitif drink.

The 2010 Vallée d'Aoste Chambave Muscat is a very beautiful if quirky wine. An intensely varietal bouquet melds into white flowers and sweet spices before bracing mineral notes take over on the finish. I am not quite sure what might pair with this dry Muscat, but the wine is undeniably beautiful. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. Importer: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404

The 2009 Vallée d'Aoste Chambave Muscat shows tons of exotic, varietal character but comes across as a touch heavy in this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. La Crotta di Vegneron is a great source for readers who want to discover the uniqueness of the Valle d'Aosta. The wines remain exceedingly well-priced considering the quality of what is in the glass. Importers: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404; Villa Italia Imports, South San Francisco, CA; tel. (650) 873-6060; Belvino Imports LLC, Solon, OH; tel. (440) 715-0076