Elena Walch
,Tramin (South Tyrol)
«Vigna Castel Ringberg»
| Winemaker | Elena Walch |
| 450 cl | CHF 189.00 |
Description
This tasting pack contains the following wines: 2xSauvignon Castel Ringberg DOC 2024, 2x Pinot Grigio Castel Ringberg DOC 2024, 1x Riesling Castel Ringberg DOC 2023 und 1x Chardonnay Riserva Castel Ringberg DOC 2023.
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.
Elena Walch
,Tramin (South Tyrol)
Riesling Castel Ringberg DOC
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Winemaker | Elena Walch |
| Region | South Tyrol |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
Winemaking
After the gentle pressing and static purification, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of roughly 18 °C in steel tanks. Extended yeast contact following fermentation until the wine is bottled.
Our tasting note
The Riesling Castel Ringberg has a bright and fresh straw- yellow colour. Aromas of white peach, a hint of citrus fruits, fresh herbs and mineral notes dominate the bouquet. An exciting freshness unfolds on the pallet, combining mineral structure, delicate elegance and a fresh finish.
Suitable with
Elena Walch
,Tramin (South Tyrol)
Chardonnay Riserva Castel Ringberg DOC
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Winemaker | Elena Walch |
| Region | South Tyrol |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
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 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.
Suitable with
Elena Walch
,Tramin (South Tyrol)
Pinot Grigio Castel Ringberg DOC
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Winemaker | Elena Walch |
| Region | South Tyrol |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Grigio |
Winemaking
A portion of the grapes are gently pressed and statically purified and subsequently fermented at a controlled temperature of roughly 20 °C in steel tanks. Almost 15 percent of thewine is fermented in barriques made from French Allier oak with subsequent biological acid degradation. Assembly is then carried out the following spring.
Our tasting note
The Pinot Grigio Castel Ringberg glows a bright and intense straw yellow. Complex aromas of fruits, particularly ripe pears, a hint of sage and lime blossoms characterise the spicy bouquet. Elegance and harmony dominate on the palate, combined with creamy fullness.
Suitable with
Elena Walch
,Tramin (South Tyrol)
Sauvignon Castel Ringberg DOC
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Winemaker | Elena Walch |
| Region | South Tyrol |
| Grapes | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
Winemaking
Part of the grapes is fermented after the soft pressing and static decantation in a steel tank at a controlled temperature of roughly 18°C. 15 percent of the wine is fermented in French Allier oak barriques followed by a malolactic fermentation process. The wine is assembled in the spring.
Our tasting note
This Sauvignon Castel Ringberg has a dense, strong straw- yellow colour. Fruity aromas of gooseberries and papaya and floral notes of elderflower dominate the bouquet. Wonderfully harmonious on the palate with pleasant freshness, an invigorating structure, elegant richness and juicy mineral finish.
