Elena Walch
,Tramin (South Tyrol)
Chardonnay Riserva DOC
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Winemaker | Elena Walch |
| Alcohol | 13.5% vol. |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| 75 cl | CHF 48.00 |
Winemaking
Late harvest, soft pressing and static clarification. Fermentation takes place exclusively in Allier barriques. Once this process is complete, the lees are stirred once weekly for three months. The wine is aged for ten months in barriques on the fine lees, followed by a longer period of bottle ageing. The wine is only available for purchase two years after the harvest.
Our tasting note
Chardonnay Riserva Vigna "Castel Ringberg" exhibits a fresh golden yellow and delivers a bouquet characterised by a variety of aromas: Dense and complex with exotic fruits including papaya, spicy with roasted almonds, and with a hint of dandelion honey. The wine impresses on the palate with a unique interplay of freshness and power, an elegant structure, a juicy, mineral vein paired with creamy richness, plenty of harmony and a long, refreshing finish.
Elena Walch
Elena Walch is a leading vineyard in South Tyrol under family proprietorship. Encouraging quality and innovation, Elena Walch stood at the head of the quality revolution in South Tyrol and has gained local and international esteem for her efforts. The great assets of Elena Walch are the two vineyards Vigna Castel Ringberg above Kalterer See, and Vigna Kastelaz above Tramin. All wines bear the clear signature of their producer and delight with their purity of taste, elegance and finesse. Elena Walch, formerly a successful architect, al so understands her current profession brilliantly. Responsibility for the family company has now been placed in the hands of daughters Julia and Karoline Walch, as the fifth generation of the family.
